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Number of Pages
72
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Chirmi Chasers - Paperback invites readers into a border-spanning narrative about seven reformers who crossed national lines to join India's struggle for freedom from British rule, spanning the late 19th to the late 20th century. Part biography, part history, it weaves together journalism, social reform, education, women's emancipation, and environmentalism into a human-centered account. Ideal for readers curious about world history, imperial legacies, and social change, this book speaks to both students and adult readers seeking courageous stories of justice, resilience, and cross-cultural solidarity. The tone is hopeful, thoughtful, and reverent as it examines how individual choices contribute to a nation’s identity.
The book is written with warmth and accessibility, weaving seven biographical portraits—four British, two Americans, and one Irish—into a cohesive narrative that spans the late 19th to the late 20th century. It places journalism, social reform, education, women’s emancipation, and environmentalism within clear historical context, showing how these diverse paths intersected with India’s freedom movement and with Gandhi. The prose is thoughtful and engaging, guiding readers through complex ideas with clarity and heart, and the story is told by one of the world’s finest historians, ensuring a rigorous yet readable experience.
After finishing The Chirmi Chasers - Paperback, readers gain a nuanced understanding of a pivotal era, seeing how cross-border ideas can reshape nations. It leaves you inspired by resilience, curious about identity beyond colonial labels, and aware of how institutions and memories endure long after the stories end.
Product Details
Author
Arefa Tehsin
Publisher
Duckbill Books
Number of Pages
72
Language
English
SKU
9780143451723
ISBN
9780143451723
Dimensions
12.7 x 0.51 x 20.32 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 199
₹ 169
15% Off