• ISBN13: 9789370971998
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: January 1, 2025
• Pages: 228
• Original Price: INR 450.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 406 grams
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Gems of India: Sketches of Distinguished Hindoo and Mahomedan Women by E.J. Humphrey is a collection of biographical sketches highlighting the lives and achievements of notable Indian women from Hindu and Muslim backgrounds. The book aims to showcase their virtues, intellect, and influence within their cultural and historical contexts. Written from a 19th-century Western perspective, it reflects both admiration and the era’s colonial attitudes, offering valuable insights into gender, society, and representation during British rule in India.

E.J. Humphrey (b. 1808) was a 19th-century writer known for Gems of India, a collection of biographical sketches of notable Hindu and Muslim women. His work aimed to highlight their virtues and contributions, reflecting both an appreciation for Indian culture and the colonial perspectives of his time.