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S Muthiah
Chennai History
Cultural Preservation
Urban Exploration
Architectural Treasures
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Binding
Paper Back
Number of Pages
644
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Madras Rediscovered: A Historical Guide To Looking Around, Supplemented With Tales Of 'once Upon A City' Invites You To See Chennai With Fresh Eyes. Part Historical Guide, Part Affectionate City Portrait, It Traces How Madras Evolved From The 1930S To The 1950S While Still Carrying The Charm Of Quieter Days. Ideal For History Lovers, Longtime Residents, Newcomers To Chennai, And Curious Travelers, This Book Offers An Educational But Comforting Journey Through Streets, Gardens, And Architectural Treasures That Help You Understand The City’S Enduring Soul.
Written By S. Muthiah, A Journalist-Historian Who Returned To Madras In The Late 1960S, The Book Blends Narrative Reflection With A Clear Sense Of Place. Madras Rediscovered Guides Readers Through Neighborhoods, Public Spaces, And Landmarks With Vivid Storytelling, While Weaving In Conservation Concerns That Urge Readers To Value And Protect Cultural Relics—Indian And European—Whose Echoes Still Shape The City Today.
Through The Author’S Warm, Accessible Voice, The Experience Feels Like Strolling With A Well-Informed Friend. The Book Is Structured As A Series Of Thoughtful Vignettes And Guided Observations, Complemented By The Tales From “Once Upon A City” That Add Local Color And Memory. It’S A Travelogue With A Conscience: A Gentle Pace, Engaging Anecdotes, And Clear Context That Makes History Feel Immediate Rather Than Distant.
After Finishing Madras Rediscovered: A Historical Guide To Looking Around, Supplemented With Tales Of 'once Upon A City', Readers Emerge With A Richer Sense Of Chennai’S Evolving Beauty And A Renewed Commitment To Safeguarding Its Historic Treasures. The Book Invites You To See The City Differently, Feel More Connected To Its Memory, And Carry That Respect Into Your Own Explorations And Daily Life.
Product Details
Author
S Muthiah
Publisher
East West
Number of Pages
644
Language
English
SKU
9789357765855
ISBN
9789357765855
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paper Back
MRP: ₹ 899
₹ 764
₹ 135 Off