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Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd Walking Calcutta by Keith Humphrey
This wandering odyssey through the Citys pullulating backstreets and serpentine byways reveals a Calcutta rarely glimpsed by western travellers. Arranged as a series of journeys on foot through the older quarters of the City seldom trod by outsiders the narrative chronicles the topography social and historical background and the vibrant street life and characters which give Calcutta its uniqueness. Complete with detailed directions and street maps for the areas explored the book provides a storehouse of indispensable information for the intrepid traveller.show more