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	Publisher: Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi
	Author Edward J. Buck
	Language: English
	Pages: 269
	Cover: HARDCOVER
	9x6 inch
	Weight 600 gm
	Edition: 2024
	ISBN: 9789364338424
	HBX384

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About the Book This book "Simla Past and Present provides a comprehensive account of the Indian hill station of Simla, blending historical narrative with contemporary observations. The book delves into Simla's colonial heritage, describing its transformation from a modest settlement into a prominent administrative center under British rule. Buck's work highlights the architectural, social, and cultural changes over time, offering readers insights into both the historical significance and the evolving identity o Simla. His descriptive style captures the essence of the region's unique charm.

About the Author Edward J. Buck (1862-1948) was a British writer and historian known for his works on British India, particularly "Simla Past and Present." His writings offer detailed insights into the historical and cultural aspects of British colonial influence in India, reflecting his deep knowledge and observations of the era.

Preface THIS book on Simla is to some extent based on letters which recently appeared under the title of Old Simla in the columns of the Englishman and the Civil and Military Gazette. The idea of amplifying and reproducing these in book form was first suggested to me by the Viceroy to whom with His Excellency's permission I have the honour of dedicating this volume. It includes a number of extracts from the writings of those who have known Simla in bygone time, which will i venture to think be found of interest to those who may visit the Simla of to-day. Its compilation, however, would have been a heavy. If not impossible, task had I not received much friendly assistance from many quarters. Thus to Mr. A. M. Ker i am indebted for the free use of his large and rare library at Chapslee, to Sir Edward Buck, K.C.S.I., for permission to reproduce his paper on the Trees of Simla and for his account of the Mashobra Retreat;" and for much valuable assistance to Mr. R. Nathan, C.L.E., Mr. D. E. McCracken, Mr. F. W. Latimer, C.J.E., Colonel F. Leigh, Mr. J. Elston, Mr. G. W. deRhé-Philipe, Mr. F. Bliss. Mr. W. G. A. Hanrahan, Mr. E. Hall, and Mrs. Alice Dracott. My thanks are also due to Mr. R. D. Mackenzie, the clever artist now engaged by the Government of India in painting the official pictures of the Delhi Durbar, for having designed the sketch depicted on the cover of this book; to Major E. dev. Atkinson, R.E., Principal, nod Mr. J. O'Neill, Instructor, of the Thomason College, Rurki; Messrs. C. J. Arbery and R. Graham, Army head-quarters, Simla: Mr. R. Hotz, and Messrs. Thacker, Spink & Co., for assistance in preparing sketches and pictures. Mr. R. Hotz, Messrs. Bourne and Shepherd, and Jadu Kissen of Simia have taken the greater number of the photographs which have been utilised for illustrations. Imperfect as I feel it to be in many respects, I hope that the book will prove acceptable to those subscribers who have encouraged its production.

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