Gems of India: Sketches of Distinguished Hindoo and Mahomedan Women

Gems of India: Sketches of Distinguished Hindoo and Mahomedan Women by E.J. Humphrey is a collection of biographical sketches highlighting the lives and achievements of notable Indian women from Hindu and Muslim backgrounds. The book aims to showcase their virtues, intellect, and influence within their cultural and historical contexts. Written from a 19th-century Western perspective, it reflects both admiration and the era’s colonial attitudes, offering valuable insights into gender, society, and representation during British rule in India.