Kalikatar Kahini by Sukumar Sen [Hardcover]

In this meticulously organized book of twelve chapters, Sukumar Sen, who is as old as this century, has highlighted the unknown aspects of the familiar Kolkata from various angles. His active writing and keen curiosity still astonish today. This book includes references to Kolkata scattered in Bengali poetry and rhymes, the origin of the name Kolkata, the expansion and development of the city, and the location determination of Kolkata. It delves into the diverse place names of Kolkata from a grammarian's perspective, explores the ghats of the Ganges depicted in Wood's map, and recounts supernatural stories intertwined with the houses and streets of Kolkata, as well as tales of the police. The book discusses in detail old Kolkata's clothing, food, shops, vehicles, and colloquial language, and also mentions the first Indian aviator, Ram Chatujje. Additionally, it features maps of old Kolkata and pictures of the Tagore family and Bengali family clothing. Undoubtedly, in terms of novelty, the excellence of information, and the skillfulness of the narration, Sukumar Sen's 'Kolkatar Kahini' is a priceless addition to Kolkata's three hundred years.