Asia

Peter Goullart was brought up in the Orient and spent most of his life there. This book describes his years in the ancient forgotten Chinese kingdom of Nakhi in Yunnan, by the Tibetan border, where, …

‘From the Caves and Jungles of the Hindostan’ is a literary work by the founder of the Theosophical Society Helena Blavatsky. She published it under the pen name Radda Bai in serial in …

Edwin Dingle’s book China on Foot details his trip through Hong Kong and Shanghai, and finally into Tibet, where he would be one of the first Westerners to enter a Tibetan Monastery. There he learned …

In ‘An Explorer’s Adventures in Tibet, ‘ Arnold Henry Savage Landor presents a captivating narrative that blends rigorous ethnographic observation with vivid travelogues, capturing the mystique of th …

In ‘Twenty-One Days in India, or, the Tour Of Sir Ali Baba K.C.B.; and, the Teapot Series, ‘ George Aberigh-Mackay melds satire and travel memoir to critique British colonial attitudes while providin …

In ‘An Explorer’s Adventures in Tibet, ‘ Arnold Henry Savage Landor presents a captivating narrative that intertwines vivid travelogues with insightful cultural observations. The book is marked by La …

E. B. Havell’s ‘A Handbook to Agra and the Taj, Sikandra, Fatehpur-Sikri and the Neighbourhood’ serves as an illuminating guide to one of India’s most iconic regions. Written in a descriptive prose t …

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 …

In ‘A Bird’s-Eye View of Picturesque India, ‘ Sir Richard Temple masterfully blends vivid descriptions with insightful commentary, creating an evocative portrayal of India’s landscapes, cultures, and …