Boxwallahs: British In Cawnpore 1857-1901 British Military History Book 1994 1st

Boxwallahs: British In Cawnpore 1857-1901 British Military History Book 1994 1st

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Boxwallahs: British In Cawnpore 1857-1901 British Military History Book 1994 1st

Boxwallahs: The British In Cawnpore 1857-1901
By Zoe Yalland
Published by Michael Russell: Norwich 1994 1st Edition

" Boxwallahs: The British in Cawnpore, 1857-1901 by Zoë Yalland offers a comprehensive account of the British mercantile community in Cawnpore (now Kanpur) during the latter half of the 19th century. Following the upheaval of the 1857 Indian Mutiny, which devastated the city and its early colonial families, Yalland chronicles the remarkable resurgence of Cawnpore as a major industrial hub—dubbed the "Manchester of the East"—by the end of Queen Victoria's reign. Drawing from unpublished letters, diaries, and industrial records, the book delves into the lives of British entrepreneurs, known as "boxwallahs," who were instrumental in establishing and managing textile mills, leather factories, and other enterprises that propelled the city's economic growth.

Yalland's narrative focuses on the non-official British residents—the traders, engineers, and families—who navigated the challenges of colonial life, including health crises, cultural adjustments, and the complexities of operating businesses in a colonial setting. The book provides insights into their domestic lives, social customs, and interactions with the local Indian population, painting a vivid picture of a community striving to rebuild and thrive in the aftermath of conflict. Through meticulous research and personal anecdotes, Yalland captures the spirit and resilience of these individuals who played a pivotal role in shaping Cawnpore's transformation during a critical period in India's colonial history."

Light wear only. Small, neat pencil inscription from prior owner. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 24cm x 17.5cm x 4cm - 504 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Dust Jacket", "Illustrated"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Military & War
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear only. Small, neat pencil inscription from prior owner. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Zoe Yalland
Publisher: Michael Russell: Norwich
Year Printed: 1992
Sub-subject: British Military History