ID | 015675 |
Call Number | 823.914/GHO |
Title Proper | Sea of poppies |
Language | ENG |
Author | Ghosh, Amitav |
Publication | New Delhi, Penguin Books, 2009. |
Description | 515p Cream spine |
Note | At the heart of this epic saga, set just before the Opium Wars, is an old slaving-ship, The Ibis. Its destiny is a tumultuous voyage across the Indian Ocean, its crew a motley array of sailors and stowaways, coolies and convicts. Fate has thrown together a truly diverse cast of Indians and Westerners. An unlikely dynasty is born. |
Standard Number | 9780143066156 |
Price. Qualification | Rs.399(Pb/ Hb) |
Classification Number | 823.914 |
Key Words | IBDP ; Indian writing in English ; Historical fiction ; Social classes - India - Fiction ; Slave trade - History - 19th century - Fiction ; India - Social conditions - 19th century - Fiction ; East India Company - History - Fiction ; Opium trade - History - Fiction |