Asia

In ‘By-Ways of Bombay, ‘ S. M. Edwardes embarks on a captivating exploration of the multifaceted urban landscape of Bombay (now Mumbai) during the early 20th century. Through rich, evocative prose, E …

In ‘A Visit to Java, ‘ W. Basil Worsfold crafts a richly evocative narrative that transports the reader to the vibrant landscapes and intricate cultures of Java, Indonesia. Through a lyrical and desc …

In ‘From Jungle to Java, ‘ Arthur Louis Keyser offers a unique blend of travel narrative and ethnographic observation, drawing readers into the lush landscapes of the Malay Archipelago. Through eloqu …

In ‘Winter India, ‘ Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of her travels through India during the late 19th century. Penning her experiences with a keen eye for detail and a lyric …

It’s Afghanistan before the Soviet invasion, and Veronica Doubleday and her husband settle in Herat, where John is planning to study the local musical tradition. Veronica makes friends with three ver …

Award-winning journalist – and author of Hello, Shadowlands – Patrick Winn reveals the inside story of a forbidden republic – the narco-state of the Wa. The jagged mountains dividing China and Burma …

In her captivating work, ‘Grand Moving Diorama of Hindostan, ‘ Fanny Parkes Parlby intricately merges travel literature with insightful social commentary, capturing the essence of 19th-century India. …

In ‘Notes of a Journey on the Upper Mekong, Siam, ‘ H. Warington Smyth intricately chronicles his explorations along the Mekong River, weaving together personal narrative and keen observation. Smyth’ …

Three textile roads tangle their way through Central Asia. The famous Silk Road united east and west through trade. Older still was the Wool Road, of critical importance when houses made from wool en …

The Gurkhas need no introduction, with their storied reputation built up over two centuries of battlefield exploits around the world. A unit of these Nepalese warriors have been serving Singapore for …