Madras Rediscovered: A Historical Guide to Looking Around, Supplemented with Tales of 'Once Upon a City'
Author: S. Muthiah
ISBN: 978-9357765855
Price: Rs. 854.05 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
About the Book FOR CHENNAI LOVERS AND HISTORY BUFFS, THIS IS A MUST- READ TO GET TO KNOW THE CITY AND ITS EVOLUTION CLOSELY. After years abroad – punctuated by occasional visits to a Madras remembered as a leisurely but gracious town of conservative people and large houses with larger ‘gardens’ –S. Muthiah came ‘home’ to a metropolis in 1968-69, but found it essentially unchanged. True, the town he had known had grown bigger, become more populous and acquired an industrial base. But at heart it had remained the charming overgrown village of the 1930s,1940s and 1950s; a leisurely, gracious town with quaint old-world values, that had spread itself out comfortably in its quest to retain the spaciousness of the past. His first assign mentions his return was to prepare ‘copy’ to accompany a street guide to Madras. A brief history of an old British company followed. And out of those quests for information was born an interest in the history of Madras and a need to do his bit to conserve its relics. Madras, Rediscovered, therefore, is as much a historical guide for those who wish to look around Madras, or wish to find out more about their city, as it is a plea to conserve not only its spacious environment but also its cultural and historic relics, be they Indian or European. About the Author Educated in Sri Lanka, India and the United States, where he dabbled in engineering, journalism, and International Affairs, S. Muthiah finally settled for a career in journalism. After nearly two decades as a senior journalist with the Times of Ceylon group, he returned to Madras and was in printing and publishing for nearly 25 years. He was a freelance journalist, editor of Madras Musings, and a columnist for The Hindu. Despite his busy professional life, he kept alive his love of reading, writing, teaching and took a keen interest in history. His causes included campaigning for the conservation of the historical and protection of the environment. Read more
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 644 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-9357765855.
About the Author
Educated in Sri Lanka, India and the United States, where he dabbled in engineering, journalism, and International Affairs, S. Muthiah finally settled for a career in journalism. After nearly two decades as a senior journalist with the Times of Ceylon group, he returned to Madras and was in printing and publishing for nearly 25 years. He was a freelance journalist, editor of
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-9357765855
- Publisher
- East West
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
About the Book FOR CHENNAI LOVERS AND HISTORY BUFFS, THIS IS A MUST- READ TO GET TO KNOW THE CITY AND ITS EVOLUTION CLOSELY. After years abroad – punctuated by occasional visits to a Madras remembered as a leisurely but gracious town of conservative people and large houses with larger ‘gardens’ –S....
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book if Chennai holds a special place in your heart. S. Muthiah doesn’t just recount dates and events—he walks you through streets, buildings, and memories that shaped Madras into the city it is today. Written with warmth and deep personal insight, it blends meticulous research with storytelling that feels intimate and nostalgic. Whether you’re a history buff, a long-time resident, or someone curious about the city’s soul, this book helps you see familiar places with fresh, more meaningful eyes.
- Published by East West.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 644.
Catalog Description
About the Book FOR CHENNAI LOVERS AND HISTORY BUFFS, THIS IS A MUST- READ TO GET TO KNOW THE CITY AND ITS EVOLUTION CLOSELY. After years abroad – punctuated by occasional visits to a Madras remembered as a leisurely but gracious town of conservative people and large houses with larger ‘gardens’ –S. Muthiah came ‘home’ to a metropolis in 1968-69, but found it essentially unchanged. True, the town he had known had grown bigger, become more populous and acquired an industrial base. But at heart it had remained the charming overgrown village of the 1930s,1940s and 1950s; a leisurely, gracious town with quaint old-world values, that had spread itself out comfortably in its quest to retain the...
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