Description
- Print length: 586 pages
- Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
- Publication date: 1 January 2024
- Reading age: 15 years and up
- ISBN-10: 9362084279
- ISBN-13: 978-9362084279
Original price was: ₹2,340.00.₹1,521.00Current price is: ₹1,521.00.
Embark on an unforgettable journey with Fanny Parkes’ “Wanderings of a Pilgrim, in Search of the Picturesque.” This compelling two-volume account, newly available in hardcover (ISBN 9789362084279), details over two decades of exploration in 19th-century colonial India. From her 1822 arrival in Calcutta to travels through the Himalayas, Parkes offers vivid insights into Indian culture, customs, and daily life, including exclusive glimpses into the Zenana of the King of Oude. Discover the Mahratta camp, explore ancient cities like Kanauj and Delhi, and witness vibrant festivals like Dewali through the eyes of an intrepid traveler. Perfect for history buffs and travel enthusiasts interested in Hinduism, exploration, and 19th-century Indian society.
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