A Guide Book to Calcutta Agra Delhi Karachi and Bombay
$75.00
WWII-era Red Cross guide to India.
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Description
“This booklet aims to help you in your new temporary home, different in almost every way from conditions familiar to you. You will find here customs, characteristics, dress, language, religions, method of business, conduct and social habits complex and confusing. Respect these differences of a people with an ancient and honorable civilization.” – Introduction.
The American Red Cross published this fascinating guidebook to India in late 1943 for distribution to Allied soldiers stationed and on leave in the region. Its nearly 100 pages offer an introductory overview of the British Raj, with information on health precautions, history, currency, national demographics, and local customs. Photographs of major attractions and city plans of Calcutta, Agra, Delhi, Karachi, and Bombay are also included within the illustrated covers. A map of the national railways is provided on the back.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1943
Author: The American Red Cross of the China - Burma - India Command
Sheet Width (in): 6.5
Sheet Height (in): 4
Condition: A
Condition Description: 94 pp. guidebook with glued binding and original stiff paper wraps. Includes five fold out maps. A few creased corners and some light soiling consistent with age and use. Very good to near fine overall.
$75.00
1 in stock