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The Travels of Dean Mahomet: An EighteenthCentury Journey through India,Used
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This unusual study combines two books in one: the 1794 autobiographical travel narrative of an Indian, Dean Mahomet, recalling his years as campfollower, servant, and subaltern officer in the East India Company's army (1769 to 1784); and Michael H. Fisher's portrayal of Mahomet's sojourn as an insider/outsider in India, Ireland, and England. Emigrating to Britain and living there for over half a century, Mahomet started what was probably the first Indian restaurant in England and then enjoyed a distinguished career as a practitioner of 'oriental' medicine, i.e., therapeutic massage and herbal steam bath, in London and the seaside resort of Brighton. This is a fascinating account of life in late eighteenthcentury Indiathe first book written in English by an Indianframed by a minibiography of a remarkably versatile entrepreneur.Travels presents an Indian's view of the British conquest of India and conveys the vital role taken by Indians in the colonial process, especially as they negotiated relations with Britons both in the colonial periphery and the imperial metropole.Connoisseurs of unusual travel narratives, historians of England, Ireland, and British India, as well as literary scholars of autobiography and colonial discourse will find much in this book. But it also offers an engaging biography of a resourceful, multidimensional individual.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Travels of Dean Mahomet'? A: The main theme of 'The Travels of Dean Mahomet' revolves around the experiences of an Indian, Dean Mahomet, during the British conquest of India. It combines his autobiographical travel narrative with insights into his life as an immigrant in Britain, highlighting his role in both colonial India and his later life in England.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'The Travels of Dean Mahomet' is authored by Dean Mahomet, who was an Indian traveler, entrepreneur, and practitioner of oriental medicine.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This book is a combination of an autobiographical travel narrative and a biographical study, providing a unique perspective on colonial India and the life of an Indian immigrant in Britain.
- Q: When was 'The Travels of Dean Mahomet' published? A: 'The Travels of Dean Mahomet' was published on July 30, 1997.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: 'The Travels of Dean Mahomet' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for historians and literary scholars? A: Yes, this book is suitable for historians of England, Ireland, and British India, as well as literary scholars interested in autobiography and colonial discourse.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the book offer? A: The book offers an Indian perspective on the British conquest of India and discusses the vital roles played by Indians in the colonial process, providing insights into their interactions with British authorities.
- Q: What is the significance of Dean Mahomet in British history? A: Dean Mahomet is significant in British history as he is considered to have started one of the first Indian restaurants in England and had a distinguished career in oriental medicine, providing a unique cultural exchange between India and Britain.
- Q: Is the book considered a travel narrative? A: Yes, 'The Travels of Dean Mahomet' is considered an unusual travel narrative as it recounts the author's experiences and observations during his travels, making it a valuable contribution to the genre.