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Journal of Two Years' Travel in Persia, Ceylon, Etc, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Binning, Robert B. M.

 
9781332589081: Journal of Two Years' Travel in Persia, Ceylon, Etc, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Adventure and observation across empires: a traveler’s two-year journal through Persia, Ceylon, and beyond.
This volume collects the author’s wartime-era travel diary, written during a long journey from India toward the Persian Gulf and into Central Asia. It blends vivid scene-setting with careful notes on people, places, and daily life, from the bustling markets of Colombo to the remote hills and historic ruins near Shiraz and Persepolis. The narrative voice stays grounded in practical detail—housing, gardens, climate, and travel logistics—while also sharing reflections on religion, language, and culture. Readers gain a sense of the landscapes, architectures, and social customs encountered along the way, alongside glimpses of 19th-century travel writing’s pace and curiosities.

- Sight and sound of diverse cityscapes: forts, gardens, mosques, tombs, and palaces, with attention to local traditions and material culture.
- Portraits of people and daily life, including European and native communities, and how travelers and locals interact.
- Curated notes on major sites, from Hafiz’s garden rooms to ancient ruins and caravanserais, with contextual history.
- Personal reflections on health, endurance, and the realities of long-distance travel in this era.

This edition offers a window into a traveler’s firsthand observations as he navigates deserts, plains, and river valleys, while tracing the changing links between empire, culture, and commerce. It is a work for readers who enjoy immersive travel writing, historical geography, and cultural encounters that illuminate a world in flux.

Ideal for readers of 19th‑century travelogues, oriental studies, and those curious about life on routes between India, Persia, and the broader Middle East.

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