From Calcutta To Pekin - John Dunne Hart

""From Calcutta to Pekin"" is a journal written by John Hart Dunne, an officer who traveled between Calcutta and Pekin in 1861. The book is a firsthand account of his journey, documenting the sights, sounds, and experiences he encountered along the way. Through his vivid descriptions, Dunne provides a glimpse into the cultural and political landscapes of India, Burma, and China during the mid-19th century. The book covers topics such as the opium trade, the British East India Company, and the Taiping Rebellion. It also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places and events described in the journal. ""From Calcutta to Pekin"" is a valuable historical document that offers insight into the colonial era and the complexities of cross-cultural interactions in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.

EAN: 9781436854191