‘The History of Anglo-Indians’: Keith Butler and Harry MacLure chronicle 500 years in a graphic novel
Authors Keith Butler and Harry MacLure have released a graphic novel titled 'The History of Anglo-Indians' to document 500 years of the community's heritage. The book aims to preserve oral histories and cultural identity that have historically been excluded from formal school curricula.
For generations, Anglo-Indians have worn their history in plain sight. It lingered in Elvis Presley-inspired pompadours, sharply pressed bell bottoms, and English spoken with unmistakable cadence. Stylish, cosmopolitan and woven into the making of modern Indian cities, the community became instantly recognisable in public life. Yet, for all its visibility, much of its story remained curiously absent from the pages of history.
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