| Author |
Aitken, Edward Hamilton, 1851-1909 |
| Title |
Behind the Bungalow
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| Contents |
Engaging a boy -- The boy at home -- The dog-boy -- The Ghorawalla, or syce -- Bootlair saheb: Anglicè, the Butler -- Domingo, the cook -- The Mussaul, or man of lamps -- The Hamal -- The body-guards -- That Dhobie! -- The ayah.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1897 W. Thacker & Co. by David Price
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| Summary |
"Behind the Bungalow" by Edward Hamilton Aitken is a collection of essays written during the late 19th century. The book explores the intricate roles, behaviors, and relationships of various types of domestic servants in colonial India, particularly focusing on the dynamics between British expatriates and their Indian staff. Aitken's observations likely provide a humorous yet insightful reflection on the differences in culture and social status, centering on the day-to-day experiences of these servants. The opening of the book sets the stage with a prelude discussing the author’s experiences with hiring a "Boy," his term for a servant or valet, amidst the humorous and often complicated dynamics between master and servant in Anglo-Indian households. Aitken reflects on the characteristics and peculiarities of potential candidates, humorously depicting the complexities of choosing a suitable servant, often highlighting the cultural misunderstandings and societal norms at play. Additionally, the segment introduces various types of servants and the amusing scenarios that arise from their interactions with both their masters and their peers, seamlessly integrating observations on their personalities and quirks, offering an engaging glimpse into life behind the bungalows of colonial India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
India -- Social life and customs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7953 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 4, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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