Publisher's Synopsis
""The Queen's Daughters in India"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Elizabeth W. Andrew that explores the lives of British women who traveled to India during the colonial period. The book follows the experiences of these women, who were often sent to India to find husbands, as they navigated the challenges of living in a foreign land. Andrew delves into the social, cultural, and political contexts of the time, examining how these women were affected by the British Empire's presence in India. The book also sheds light on the ways in which these women contributed to the colonial project, including through their philanthropic work and their roles as wives and mothers. Overall, ""The Queen's Daughters in India"" provides a fascinating glimpse into a little-known aspect of British colonial history, and offers insights into the lives of women during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.