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Winter India

Author : Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore

Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan

Page : 250 pages

File Size : 47,14 MB

Release : 2021-01-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Winter India by Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore: A captivating travelogue by Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore, an American travel writer and geographer. In "Winter India," Scidmore vividly recounts her experiences and adventures during her journey through India in the winter months. With an eye for detail and a deep appreciation for India's diverse landscapes and cultural heritage, Scidmore's travelogue provides readers with a unique and intimate glimpse into the enchanting allure of the Indian subcontinent. Key Aspects of the Book "Winter India": Travel Experiences: Scidmore's travelogue offers a personal and immersive account of her explorations across India. Cultural Insights: The book delves into India's rich cultural heritage, traditions, and customs observed during the winter season. Descriptive Narration: "Winter India" showcases Scidmore's descriptive prowess in capturing the essence of India's landscapes, cities, and people. Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore was an American travel writer, photographer, and geographer born in 1856. She was one of the first female journalists to work for National Geographic Society. Scidmore's writings and photography played a significant role in introducing American audiences to the beauty and cultural richness of various regions, including Japan and India.





A Winter in India

Author : Archibald B. Spens

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 296 pages

File Size : 16,84 MB

Release : 2015-06-12

Category : History

ISBN : 1317562550

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A charming travelogue set in the British Raj, A Winter in India presents a fascinating journey across people, customs, languages, cities, monuments, and landscapes. Spens’ thrilling and amusing anecdotes and multifarious experiences — of the rugged Khyber Pass and its tribes, the military history and the Mutiny of 1857 at Kanpur and Lucknow, religion and rituals at Banaras, the grandeur of the "pink" city Jaipur, the seedy opium dens by night and the "Towers of Silence" by day in Mumbai, to a "remembrance of things past" in Agra and Delhi — map the changing contours of British Raj in India. It also depicts the British engagement with India, and offers insights into its emergence as a modern nation. The new Introduction by Peter Robb locates Spens’ complex and wide-ranging explorations of the "Orient" in a historical context. It discusses the ambivalent outlook of the British towards the "East" at the turn of the century, illustrating Spens’ mix of prejudice and admiration that also typified British attitudes to India, and helps explain the character and influence of imperial rule. This book will deeply interest readers of modern Indian history, travel literature, South Asian studies, cultural anthropology, ethnography, as well as the general reader.



India Impressions, With some notes of Ceylon during a winter tour, 1906-7

Author : Walter Crane

Publisher : Good Press

Page : 199 pages

File Size : 21,94 MB

Release : 2023-11-01

Category : Travel

ISBN :

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Walter Crane's 'India Impressions, With some notes of Ceylon during a winter tour, 1906-7' is a captivating travelogue that provides a vivid account of his experiences during a journey to India and Ceylon. The book is written in a descriptive and informative style, painting a vivid picture of the landscapes, cultures, and people Crane encountered. The detailed observations and insights offer a unique perspective on the regions during the early 20th century, making it a valuable literary work for those interested in travel literature and historical contexts. Walter Crane, a renowned English artist and writer known for his illustrations and children's books, brings his keen eye for detail and artistic sensibilities to 'India Impressions.' His interest in exploring new cultures and landscapes is evident in the depth of his observations and the richness of his descriptions. Crane's background as an artist allows for a visually engaging narrative that appeals to readers looking for a blend of artistry and travel writing. I highly recommend 'India Impressions, With some notes of Ceylon during a winter tour, 1906-7' to readers who enjoy immersive travel literature, cultural exploration, and historical perspectives. Crane's eloquent writing and unique insights make this book a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of India and Ceylon at the turn of the 20th century.



Winter India

Author : Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore

Publisher :

Page : 428 pages

File Size : 39,55 MB

Release : 1903

Category : India

ISBN :

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Ecology and Biogeography in India

Author : M.S. Mani

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 809 pages

File Size : 46,78 MB

Release : 2012-12-06

Category : Science

ISBN : 940102331X

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This book describes the outstanding features of the ecology and bio geography of the Indian region, comprising former British India, Nepal, Bhutan, Ceylon and Burma. It summarizes the results of nearly four decades' studies and field explorations and discussions with students on the distribution of plants and animals, practically throughout this vast area and on the underlying factors. A number of specialists in geology, meteorology, botany, zoology, ecology and anthropology have also actively collaborated with me and have contributed valuable chapters in their respective fields. India has an exceptionally rich and highly diversified flora and fauna, exhibiting complex composition, character and affinities. Although the fauna of the Indian region as a whole is less completely known than its flora, we are nevertheless fairly well acquainted with at least the salient features of its faunal characters to enable us to present a meaningful discussion on some of the outstanding peculiarities of the biogeography of India. A general synthesis of the available, though much scattered, information should prove useful to future students of biogeography throughout the world.





Geography Teaching

Author : Om Prakash Varma, Edith G Vedanayagam

Publisher : Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd

Page : 366 pages

File Size : 29,94 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Geography

ISBN : 9788120727977

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The Rural Economy of India

Author : Radhakamal Mukerjee

Publisher :

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 43,23 MB

Release : 1926

Category : Agriculture

ISBN :

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