Set of 2 Books

a) Samuel T Sheppard, Bombay, Bombay: The Times of India pres, 1932

pp. 166 + 24 plates including Index; original chestnut-brown leather or leatherette- covered boards with gilt titles on front and spine
8.75 x 6 x 0.75 in (22.4 x 15 x 2 cm)

An anecdotal history of Bombay with plates based on old maps, prints and photographs. A brief overview of the history of Bombay, mainly drawing on material that had appeared since the publication of the Gazetteer 20 years before.

b) G W Clutterbuck, In India: Bombay The Beautiful, London: Ideal Publishing Union Limited, 1897

331 pages; 1 black and white frontispiece and 42 black and white photographic illustrations; original decorated cloth boards
7.5 x 5.5 x 0.75 in (19 x 13 x 2 cm)

During the late 19th century, India was a popular destination for British travellers, and travel literature about the country was in demand. This book is a travelogue of Bombay, written by a British officer who was stationed in the city in the late 19th century. Clutterbuck provides a detailed description of the city's history, culture, and geography. He also includes a number of anecdotes and stories about his own experiences in Bombay and describes the city's notable buildings, streets, markets, and other landmarks of historical and cultural significance. He also provides details about the colonial architecture, bustling markets, religious sites, and scenic spots that characterised Bombay during the late 19th century.

(Set of two)

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