Under The Punkah

Under The Punkah is a novel written by Phil Robinson. The story is set in India during the British Raj era and follows the life of a young Englishman named Arthur Hallett. Arthur arrives in India to work as a civil servant and quickly becomes enamored with the country and its people. He is particularly fascinated by the punkah, a large fan used to keep rooms cool in the hot and humid climate.As Arthur navigates the complexities of colonial life, he forms relationships with both English and Indian characters. He becomes close friends with a fellow civil servant named George Talboys, who shares his love of India and the punkah. Arthur also falls in love with an Indian woman named Lalita, but their relationship is complicated by the social norms of the time.Throughout the novel, Robinson explores themes of colonialism, cultural exchange, and identity. He portrays the British Raj as a complex and often oppressive system, but also highlights the ways in which British and Indian cultures intersected and influenced each other.Overall, Under The Punkah is a richly detailed and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into a fascinating period of history.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.