In 1883, eighteen year old Anandi Joshee sailed alone from Calcutta to New York. Having witnessed the suffering of women due to lack of medical care, she wanted to become a doctor. Through her achievement, she also hoped to help create a culture that regarded women as deserving and capable of equality with men.
Based on original letters, university archives and newspaper accounts, Radical Spirits draws a textured portrait of the relationships that Indian, British and American individuals forged by bridging cultural and class boundaries.
