There are many books on Calcutta in both English and Bengali. Some deal mostly with the history, some are about a few of the well-known families of the city, some are on the Bengali cuisine, etc.
There is now - thanks to Ananda Publishers - a book that takes the reader around in easy-paced walks to discover the city for oneself.
This book, "Paye Paye Kolkata" (or, Walks in Calcutta) guides the reader along the main routes to see the city more fully, in its history, architecture, something of its social history, the eateries, and so many things. There are sections on old maps of Calcutta, the well-known sweet-meat shops, old paintings and lithographs, and so on. The book is available at most retail outlets, or from the office of Messrs. Ananda Publishers.
