Author: Fernandes Naresh
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Rupa Publication India Pvt Ltd
Year: 2013
Pages: 168
ISBN: 978-93-822-7720-0
Source: Purchased
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Biography of Bombay
Shelf: C5R2
Accession No: B1071
Abstract: *City Adrift: A Short Biography of Bombay* presents a vivid account of Bombay’s transformation from fishing villages to a colonial port and modern metropolis. The book examines the city’s complex history shaped by migration, trade, and cultural diversity, while also addressing challenges like displacement, identity, and urban chaos. Through historical insight, personal stories, and critical reflection, it portrays Bombay as a city in constant motion—both resilient and conflicted. Highlighting its contradictions and dynamic spirit, the biography offers a nuanced perspective on the forces that continue to define one of India’s most influential and multifaceted urban landscapes.