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In Evariste Régis Huc’s book, ‘Travels in Tartary, Tibet, and China During the Years 1844-1846’, the reader is taken on a vivid journey through the uncharted territories of Central Asia. Huc’s detail …

With all the intrinsic interest of Marco Polo’s Book it may perhaps be doubted if it would have continued to exercise such .fascination on many minds through successive generations were it …

The Tale of Genji (源氏物語 Genji monogatari) is a classic work of Japanese literature written by the noblewoman and lady-in-waiting Murasaki Shikibu in the early years of the 11th century. The original …

In ‘Peeps at Many Lands: Japan, ‘ John Finnemore invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of Japanese culture, history, and daily life through a series of vivid, engaging essays. The literary sty …

In ‘Travels in Tartary, Tibet, and China During the Years 1844-1846, ‘ Evariste Régis Huc presents an intricate narrative that transcends mere travelogue, embodying elements of adventure, ethnography …

In ‘Travels in Tartary, Tibet, and China During the Years 1844-1846, ‘ Evariste R√©gis Huc presents a meticulously detailed account of his extensive travels through the remote regions of Central and …

In ‘Mandalay to Momien, ‘ John Anderson embarks on an evocative journey through the socio-political landscape of 19th-century Burma, capturing the intriguing intersection of cultures during the Briti …

In ‘Travels in Tartary, Tibet, and China During the Years 1844-1846, ‘ Evariste R√©gis Huc presents a captivating account of his extensive journey through the largely uncharted territories of Central …

‘For years my life had been a string of temporary work in factories and call centres or unemployed. Approaching 30 and disillusioned with life in Glasgow, I sold everything I had and left for a new l …

In The Japanese Chronicles, Swiss travel writer and photographer Nicolas Bouvier shares his intimate experience of Japan. Based on three decades of travel throughout the islands, his reports, recolle …