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Notes of a Tour in India and Ceylon: During the Winter of 1888-89 is a vivid Victorian travel diary that follows Helen C.
Ford on a long sea voyage from Europe to India and back. It blends daily shipboard life with immediate, often intimate, observations of people, places, and moments that shaped a grand tour of the era.
From the crowded decks to quiet moments in the cabin, the entries capture weather, meals, conversations, and the small dramas of travel. Readers will encounter chatter with fellow passengers, glimpses of colonial life, and thoughtful reflections on art, culture, and religion, all rooted in Ford’s firsthand experience. The diary moves through Gibraltar, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri, Benaras, and other stops, mixing travel logistics with impressions of landscapes, architecture, and the daily rhythms of a long voyage.What you’ll experience
- Onboard life: routines, bands, games, and the social dynamics of a multi-class voyage.
- Places and monuments: notes on the Taj Mahal, Futtepur Sikri, Agra, and Benares, with personal impressions and anecdotes.
- Cultural reflections: observations about art, craft, religion, and the people Ford encounters, including Lascars and locals.
- Quotations and context: excerpts on literature and art that frame her travel experience and observations.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed account of the author's experiences during an 1888-89 voyage from England to India and Ceylon. The narrative provides unique insights into the social and cultural landscapes of the time, as observed through the lens of the Victorian sensibility. Detailed descriptions of the ship and its crew, fellow passengers, and various ports of call paint a vivid picture of life at sea and abroad. The author's keen observations and thoughtful reflections on the customs and traditions of the places visited, including encounters with diverse religious and ethnic groups, offer a valuable historical perspective on cultural exchange and understanding. Through the author's immersive storytelling, this book invites readers to delve into a bygone era, exploring themes of travel, cultural diversity, and the enduring human spirit of exploration. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331308331_0
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