Francisco D'Sai, the son of an American mother and an Indian Catholic, witnesses his mother's attempts to protect his family's heritage, despite his father's desire to become fully Americanized.

This ýHistory Of Konkani Literatureý Studies The Evolution Of Konkani Language And Literature From The Earliest Times To The Present Day. It Also Studies The Origins Of Konkani Language And The Influence Of Other Language. It Provides Concise Information On Konkani Journalism, ChildrenýS Literature, Folklore And Folk Theatre And Follows The Evolution Of Various Literary Forms Like Poetry, Novel, Short-Story And Essay.

This guidebook is illustrated with splendid, newly commissioned photographs by Surendra Kumar. It is the first such publication to describe the vestiges in the title, which are arranged according to itineraries to encourage citizens of Mumbai and Pune, as well as visitors to these cities and the towns of the Konkan, to discover this often overlooked aspect of local history. A handy reference to the Jewish presence in Maharashtra, the volume addresses this significant aspect of Deccani socio-cultural history.--Deccan Heritage Foundation website.

The Volume Contains Research Papers And A Few Original Documents Relating To Various Aspects Like Religions, Society And Culture, Economy, Polity And Administration Of The History Of Deccan. These Fresh Studies Would Help Scholars In Better Understanding Of Various Aspects Of Deccan History.