Goan Pioneers in Bombay

Bombay(Mumbai) opened up a new world to the Goan, both Christian and Hindu. They rode high on the crest of the wave of privilege’s, grabbed opportunity, worked hard at whatever they took up. Thus they were able to set up their own educational institutions, their own press. Other Goans strove to rectify their society, to actively promote education at the highest level and organize reform movements. Goan Pioneers in Bombay book focuses primarily on the nineteenth century, written by Dr. (Mrs.) Teresa Albuquerque.