H For Heritage: Kolkata – An Exploration from A to Z of the City of Joy

by Fiona Fernandez

English 168 pages 1 edition

Kolkata! The city by the river. The city with idyllic charm amidst the chaos. The city where the old and new coexist with effortless ease. And bringing this incredible city to life is H FOR HERITAGE: KOLKATA by FIONA FERNANDEZ. Part guide and part trivia trove, the book is an alphabetical exploration from A to Z that crisscrosses the city and its suburbs. Aided by Sumedha Sah’s illustrations, this storytelling adventure reveals the multi-layered history of Kolkata through remarkable stories and anecdotes, forgotten footnotes, inspiring visionaries, quirky episodes and humorous asides. Get ready to discover, explore and be charmed by this great city … EVEN the most rossogolla soaked buff will find an unknown nugget or several, as I did.” – Bachi Karkaria, senior journalist, columnist and author Fiona Fernandez writes like an insider, who ate kochuri and chai in the same streets and squares she writes about. – Sarnath Banerjee, author and graphic novelist “CALCUTTANS and visitors who haven’t paid that much attention to history, both young and old, will be drawn to the stories told here.” – Ruchir Joshi, author “THIS treasure trove of Kolkata’s heritage is for anyone, young or old, historian or novice who wishes to know the city better … Not only is it a fetching way to know Kolkata through time, but reminds us to cherish and value our local heritage.” – Jael Silliman, author and cultural historian “