Step back in time with the “Journal of Francis Buchanan Kept During the Survey of the Districts of Patna and Gaya in 1811-1812.” Published by Gyan Publishing House, this meticulously kept historical journal offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the early 19th-century survey of Bihar’s key districts. Authored by Francis Buchanan (afterwards Hamilton), this 315-page English edition provides invaluable insights for historians, researchers, and anyone fascinated by colonial India’s administrative and geographical past. Discover the detailed observations and records from a pivotal period, making it an essential addition to “The Bookish Owl” collection for students of history and South Asian studies.