Within the Purdah: Also in the Zenana Homes of Indian Princes, and Heroes and Heroines of Zion 

Within the Purdah: also in the Zenana Homes of Indian Prince by S. Armstrong-Hopkins is a memoir detailing the author’s experiences as a medical missionary in India. The book provides a rare glimpse into the lives of women living in purdah (seclusion) in the zenanas (women’s quarters) of Indian royal households. Armstrong-Hopkins describes the cultural and social conditions of Indian women, along with her medical efforts to improve their health and well-being. The work highlights cross-cultural encounters and the challenges of healthcare in colonial India.