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Datta, Subrata

 
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Synopsis

'The Good Old Calcutta' is a vivid memoir of Kolkata in the early twentieth century, offering a fascinating glimpse into the city's people, cultureand changing way of life. Through personal memories and historical accounts, the book explores everyday life in Calcutta-from transportation and food habits to sports and the history of its iconic landmarks. It also brings to life some of the most significant and turbulent events of the era, including the Bengal Famine of 1942, the Japanese bombing of Calcutta, the impact of the Second World War, and the Great Calcutta Killings of 1946. Blending history, memory, and personal observation, The book offers a compelling portrait of a city and an era that shaped modern Kolkata.

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