Wanderings of a pilgrim in search of the picturesque (Oxford in Asia historical reprints)

This edition of Fanny Parkes' account of her travels in India provides valuable insight into middle-class British women's views on Indian life. It includes descriptions of the Zenana and Indian domestic life--subjects that are often omitted from male-authored travel texts.

Page Count:
1140

Publication Date:
2022-01-01

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