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A Parson’s Holiday is a compelling historical travelogue written by Allen William Osborne Bird, chronicling his extensive tour through three major regions of Asia during the winter months of 1882-83. This firsthand account provides valuable perspectives on India, Burma, and Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka) during the British colonial period.
The narrative captures the observations, encounters, and adventures of a Victorian-era parson as he traverses through diverse landscapes, cultures, and communities. Bird’s accounts detail the geography, customs, religious practices, and daily life of the local populations he encountered. The work serves as an important historical document, offering readers insights into how these regions were perceived and experienced by Western travelers in the late 19th century.
This hardcover edition, published by Gyan Publishing House, preserves this remarkable journey for modern readers interested in colonial history, travel literature, and cultural anthropology of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
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