A Visit To A Gnani: From Adams Peak To Elephanta (1900)

By Edward Carpenter

Book Overview

""A Visit To A Gnani: From Adams Peak To Elephanta"" is a travelogue written by Edward Carpenter and published in 1900. The book is an account of Carpenter's journey through India, where he visits various holy sites and meets a spiritual teacher known as a ""gnani."" The book includes descriptions of the stunning landscapes and architecture of India, as well as the customs and beliefs of the people he encounters. Carpenter's encounters with the gnani are a central theme of the book, as he explores the teachings and practices of this spiritual master. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the spiritual and cultural traditions of India at the turn of the 20th century, as well as the perspective of a Western traveler encountering these traditions for the first time. Overall, ""A Visit To A Gnani"" is a compelling and insightful travelogue that offers a unique perspective on India and its spiritual traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164159755
• ISBN13: 9781164159759
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"