Project Gutenberg 2004-10-10 Public domain in the USA. 36 Verschuur, Gerrit Pondichéry, hoofdstad van Fransch-Indië De Aarde en haar Volken, 1906 Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team "Pondichéry, hoofdstad van Fransch-Indië" by Gerrit Verschuur is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of Pondicherry, the last vestige of French colonial power in India, highlighting its political complexities, cultural juxtaposition, and socio-economic conditions. It delves into the city's governance, architecture, local customs, and challenges faced in a predominantly British-ruled subcontinent. The narrative unfolds as the author recounts his experiences during a visit to Pondichéry, offering insights into its divided urban landscape—comprising a distinctly European "white city" and an Indian area—while navigating the contrasts between colonial life and indigenous cultures. Verschuur observes the local populace, their daily lives, and the intricate caste systems that dictate societal roles. He discusses trade, agriculture, and education, revealing both the vibrancy and struggles within the region. The book emphasizes the unique aspects of Pondichéry's identity, such as its historical significance, the influence of French culture, and the potential future of this once-flourishing colonial outpost amid the changing tides of imperial dominance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nl Pondicherry (India) -- Description and travel DS Text De Aarde en haar Volken Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 63897 63664 2024-10-06T09:23:41.699941 2023-10-06T10:17:03.351548 text/html text/html 60100 2020-12-18T10:42:20 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 253084 2020-12-18T10:42:20 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 349157 2024-10-06T09:23:47.728926 application/epub+zip 347870 2024-10-06T09:23:45.093933 application/epub+zip 85346 2024-10-06T09:23:43.870927 application/epub+zip 488807 2024-10-06T09:23:49.590933 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 480614 2024-10-06T09:23:46.819969 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 215341 2022-09-07T03:43:06.193605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 55704 55654 2024-10-06T09:23:41.346941 2023-10-06T10:17:03.093538 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 55526 2020-12-18T10:42:20 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 22349 2020-12-18T10:42:20 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19409 2024-10-06T09:23:49.718976 application/rdf+xml 17344 2024-10-06T09:23:44.415943 image/jpeg 4036 2024-10-06T09:23:44.139924 image/jpeg 329124 2024-10-06T09:23:41.757973 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog