The Anglo-Indians are a small but vibrant community, born out of India’s colonial past. They have been portrayed in various ways in the country’s cultural history, in its books, movie and social and political accounts. Yet, not too many comprehensive narratives have emerged from within the community about how it was shaped, about its people’s ambitions, aspirations and motivations, their successes and achievements.
The Anglo-Indian Way attempts to fill that gap by telling the story of the Anglo-Indian through those of some of the community’s most interesting and extraordinary men and women. In a series of essays written by a host of writers, the lives of theses personalities are described lucidly, and with warmth and honesty. Each of these people stayed and worked in India, and with their determinations, enthusiasm and joie de vivre, they have all been active participants in the progress of the country in countless ways. From Henry Derozio and Frank Anthony to Ruskin Bond and Diana Hayden, this book is about people who have excelled in all walks of life- as leaders, politicians, police officers, actors, teachers, jockeys, sportsmen, engine drivers, writers, quizmasters and many more.
As a chronicle of a community, The Anglo-Indian Way is necessary; as a record of life stories, it is inspiring; and as a glimpse of history as it was being lived, it is invaluable.
Errol O’Brien grew up in Kolkata. He worked in the tea industry and retired as chief tea taster and buyer of the Tea Trading Corporation of India. He has been an active quizzer and quizmaster. He has also coached students in public speaking. His articles on tea have been published in the Statesman and he wrote a column for the Telegraph, Kolkata. He has written two books: The Tree of Knowledge and Amar Calcutta, My Kolkata.
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