""Byways of Bombay"" is a fascinating travelogue written by S.M. Edwardes that explores the lesser-known and hidden corners of the bustling city of Bombay (now Mumbai) in India. The book takes readers on a journey through the city's winding alleys, bustling bazaars, and vibrant neighborhoods, providing a unique insight into the city's culture, history, and people.The author's vivid descriptions of the city's sights, sounds, and smells bring the bustling streets of Bombay to life, providing readers with a rich and immersive reading experience. From the bustling markets of Crawford Market to the serene shores of Chowpatty Beach, the book covers a wide range of locations, each with their own unique character and charm.Throughout the book, Edwardes also delves into the city's rich history, tracing the origins of its iconic landmarks and exploring the cultural and religious traditions that have shaped the city over the centuries. He also provides insights into the everyday lives of the city's residents, offering a glimpse into the diverse communities that call Bombay home.Overall, ""Byways of Bombay"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history, culture, and people of one of India's most vibrant and dynamic cities. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a curious armchair explorer, this book is sure to captivate and inspire you with its rich and colorful tales of life in Bombay.Meanwhile there is some movement toward in the half-light of the inner room. From time to time you catch a glimpse of the black sphinx-faces, immobile and heavy-eyed, framed in scarves bearing a bold pattern of red monkeys and blue palm-trees: and as the din increases the owners of those inscrutable faces creep out and sink down upon a strip of china matting on the far side of the room. They are the wives and daughters of the community--some of them young and, from the Sidi point of view, good to look upon, others emulating the elephant in bulk, but all preternaturally solemn and immovable.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
