Travels In India A Hundred Years Ago, With A Visit To The United States: Being Notes And Reminiscences By Thomas Twining (1893)

By Thomas Twining and Twining Thomas 1776-1861

Book Overview

""Travels in India a Hundred Years Ago, with a Visit to the United States: Being Notes and Reminiscences"" is a book written by Thomas Twining and published in 1893. The book is a personal account of Twining's travels through India and the United States in the early 19th century. Twining was a British merchant who spent several years in India during the early 1800s, and his book provides a fascinating glimpse into life in India during this time period. Twining's writing is detailed and vivid, and he provides a wealth of information about the people, culture, and customs of India. He describes his travels through various cities and towns, including Calcutta, Delhi, Agra, and Bombay, and provides a firsthand account of the sights, sounds, and smells of these places. He also writes about his interactions with the local people, including merchants, soldiers, and members of the royal court.In addition to his travels in India, Twining also writes about his visit to the United States in 1815. He describes his journey across the Atlantic, his arrival in New York City, and his travels through various parts of the country, including Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. He provides a fascinating perspective on American life and culture during this time period, including his observations on politics, religion, and social customs.Overall, ""Travels in India a Hundred Years Ago, with a Visit to the United States: Being Notes and Reminiscences"" is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique perspective on life in India and the United States during the early 19th century. Twining's writing is engaging and insightful, and his personal experiences make this book a must-read for anyone interested in history, travel, or cultural studies.""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: 1120047064
• ISBN13: 9781120047069
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 554 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"