Scinde V1: Or The Unhappy Valley (1851)

By Richard Francis Burton

Book Overview

Scinde V1: Or The Unhappy Valley is a book written by Richard Francis Burton and published in 1851. The book is an account of Burton's experiences in the region of Scinde, which is now part of Pakistan. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume focusing on Burton's journey to Scinde and his initial impressions of the region. The second volume focuses on his experiences living in Scinde, including his interactions with the local people, his observations of their customs and traditions, and his experiences exploring the region's landscape and natural resources. Throughout the book, Burton provides a vivid and detailed description of the region and its people, offering insights into the culture and history of the area. The book is considered an important work of travel literature and an important historical document of the region.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks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: 110446294X
• ISBN13: 9781104462949
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"