Enchanted India by Bozidar Karadordevic
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| Author | Karadordevic, Bozidar, 1861-1908 |
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| Translator | Bell, Clara, 1834-1927 |
| LoC No. | 03023927 |
| Title | Enchanted India |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | At sea -- Bombay -- Ellora -- Nandgaun -- Baroda -- Ahmedabad -- Palitana -- Bhawnagar -- Hyderabad -- Trichinopoly -- Madura -- Tuticorin -- Colombo -- Kandy -- Madras -- Calcutta -- Darjeeling -- Benares -- Allahabad -- Lucknow -- Cawnpore -- Gwalior -- Agra -- Jeypoor -- Delhi -- Amritsur -- Lahore -- Rawal Pindi -- Peshawur -- Murree -- Garhi -- Srinagar -- Rampoor -- Domel -- Derwal -- Kohat -- Bunnoo -- Dehra Doon -- Hardwar. |
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| Summary | "Enchanted India" by Prince Bojidar Karageorgevitch is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This vivid narrative offers a picturesque depiction of India, focusing on its landscapes, cultures, and experiences as the author embarks on his voyage through various cities, such as Bombay and Ellora, capturing the essence of the local life, customs, and traditions. The work provides keen observations on the sights, sounds, and aromas of India, creating an immersive experience for the reader. The opening of "Enchanted India" sets the stage as the author finds himself at sea, approaching the Indian coast. The imagery is rich, describing the enchanting elements of the journey, from the delightful medusæ surrounding the ship to the exhilarating warmth of the Indian air filled with exotic perfumes. As the ship nears the bustling harbor of Bombay, it depicts an overwhelming mix of people, customs officials, and local traders, alongside a vividly detailed sensory landscape of sound, color, and aromas. This introduction establishes a sense of wonder and curiosity as the author prepares to delve deeper into the fascinating intricacies of Indian life and culture throughout his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | India -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57153 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 81 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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