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The Complete Indian Housekeeper and Cook

Book • 1893
This book provides insights into the daily life of British women in India during the British Raj, offering advice on household management, cooking, and managing servants.

It reflects British attitudes towards India and the challenges faced by expatriate women in maintaining Victorian standards in a foreign environment.

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Mentioned by William Dalrymple as a book detailing the duties of servants and hints on various aspects of life in the high Raj.
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