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Excursions in India: Including a Walk over the Himalaya Mountains, to the Sources of the Jumna and the Ganges 1st [Hardcover]
0Original price was: ₹1,575.00.₹1,024.00Current price is: ₹1,024.00.Thomas Skinner’s historical account of travels through India, featuring an extraordinary journey across the Himalaya Mountains to the sources of the Jumna and Ganges rivers. A remarkable 19th-century exploration narrative documenting landscapes, cultures, and geographical discoveries.
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Excursions in India: Including a Walk over the Himalaya Mountains, to the Sources of the Jumna and the Ganges 2nd
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Fifty Years in Ceylon (1818-1868)
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Fifty Years in Ceylon (1818-1868)
0Original price was: ₹1,350.00.₹878.00Current price is: ₹878.00.Step back into 19th-century Ceylon with this compelling autobiography by a key British engineer. Journey through fifty years of service from 1818-1868, vividly recounting pioneering work in road construction, including the iconic Colombo–Kandy highway, and extensive mapping of uncharted territories. Gain unique insights into colonial administration and infrastructure development during a transformative era. An essential read for historians, students of South Asian colonial history, and enthusiasts of 19th-century engineering marvels.
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Fifty Years in Ceylon (18181868): An Autobiography
24Original price was: ₹895.00.₹582.00Current price is: ₹582.00.Embark on a captivating journey through 19th-century Ceylon with Thomas Skinner’s memoir. Explore 50 years of colonial life, from his arrival as a young officer to his rise in the administration. Discover vivid descriptions of the island’s landscapes, people, and cultural encounters. A must-read for history enthusiasts, travel aficionados, and those seeking a glimpse into Ceylon’s rich past. ISBN: 9789390035168
