The Second Year
Delhi, India: Government of India, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Publications Division, 1949. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Wraps. Format approximately 5 inches by 7 inches. Book is somewhat cocked. 237, [3] pages, plus covers. Cover has wear and soiling. Illustrations. Inscription inside front cover reads To Mr. Howard Treas Compliments of Embassy of India 5-4-50 through [signature indistinct] 5-13-50. The contents address in part Peace for Progress, For Richer Harvests, A Higher Standard of Living, The Great Displacement, Building for the Future, Lighting the Torch, Creating New Traditions, International Stature, The Press, Trade Unionism, Women's Movement, Scientific Progress, Industrial Progress, and the Minorities in India. The second year of India's independence was crowded with activity. In spine of the many problems resulting from partition, India has overcome her difficulties by courage and determination. In the words of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, "India now emerges again in the main trend of human affairs." This volume gives a brief account of the achievements of the last twelve months. Part I is based on official reports of the activities of the various Ministries. Part II has been contributed by writers who are experts in their respect fields. Condition: Good / No DJ issued.
Keywords: India, Post-Independence, Peace, Progress, Richer Harvests, Standard of Living, Population Displacement, New Traditions, International Stature, The Press, Trade Unionism, Women's Movement, Scientific Progress, Industrial Progress, Minorities
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