Discover 19th-century India through the stunning botanical paintings and personal journals of Marianne North in ‘Leaves from a Beautiful Life’. This captivating book chronicles North’s intrepid solo travels across India between 1877-79, presenting her unique oil paintings that vividly capture the subcontinent’s diverse landscapes, flora, fauna, and architecture. From the Himalayas to Southern temples, explore an India brimming with life, captured with unsparing detail and passionate curiosity by a pioneering Victorian artist. This blend of art, travelogue, and biography offers a rare glimpse into a vanishing world and a remarkable woman who defied conventions. Perfect for art lovers, history buffs, and armchair travelers, ‘Leaves from a Beautiful Life’ is a testament to North’s enduring legacy.