Asia

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 …

The author of the letters Emily Eden and her sister Fanny accompanied their brother George Eden, the Governor-General of India, in his 2-year trip across India. George and Emily kept a journal which …

In 1949, soon after the arrival of communism, David Kidd’s Chinese fiancée, the daughter of an ancient Mandarin family, telephoned to say that her father was dying and that they must marry immediatel …

In ‘Notes of a Journey on the Upper Mekong, Siam, ‘ H. Warington Smyth presents a compelling narrative of his travels through the uncharted territories of the Mekong River in the late 19th century. T …

In ‘Up the Country: Letters Written to Her Sister from the Upper Provinces of India, ‘ Emily Eden presents a vibrant and intimate portrait of colonial India during the mid-19th century. Through a ser …

In ‘Three Years in Western China, ‘ Sir Alexander Hosie offers a captivating chronicle of his extensive journey through the remote provinces of China during the late 19th century. Written with an obs …

In ‘Twenty-one Days in India, ‘ George Robert Aberigh-Mackay offers an incisive travelogue that combines vivid observation with a critical exploration of the social, cultural, and political landscape …

In ‘Siam: The Land of the White Elephant as It Was and Is, ‘ George B. Bacon delivers a compelling exploration of the cultural, historical, and social fabric of Siam, now known as Thailand. Through h …

In ‘Sketches of Central Asia, ‘ Ármin Vámbéry presents a rich tapestry of observations and reflections based on his travels through the lesser-known territories of Central Asia during the mid-19th ce …

In ‘Borneo and the Indian Archipelago, ‘ Frank Marryat presents a vivid exploration of the rich cultures, stunning landscapes, and diverse peoples of Southeast Asia. Through a masterful blend of trav …