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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 ‘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 …

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 ‘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 ‘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 ‘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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …