
India Impressions, With Some Notes Of Ceylon During A Winter Tour, 1906-7
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A luminous, long-lost travel memoir that revives the sights, sounds and textures of India and Ceylon at the dawn of the 20th century. In India Impressions, With Some Notes of Ceylon During a Winter Tour, 1906 7, noted artist and observer Walter Crane records a vivid 1906-7 travel impressions journey through the subcontinent and island life. Equal parts affectionate travelogue and detailed cultural observations, this historical travel narrative blends painterly description with keen social commentary offering readers an intimate travel memoir of British author travel during the colonial era. Cr...
A luminous, long-lost travel memoir that revives the sights, sounds and textures of India and Ceylon at the dawn of the 20th century. In India Impressions, With Some Notes of Ceylon During a Winter Tour, 1906 7, noted artist and observer Walter Crane records a vivid 1906-7 travel impressions journey through the subcontinent and island life. Equal parts affectionate travelogue and detailed cultural observations, this historical travel narrative blends painterly description with keen social commentary offering readers an intimate travel memoir of British author travel during the colonial era. Crane s sketches, anecdotes and reflections bring temples, bazaars, landscape and everyday moments to life, revealing the layered histories and human stories behind the headlines of India and Ceylon history. This edition from Alpha Editions restores a title out of print for decades, carefully prepared and revived for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it s a collector s item and cultural treasure: pristine text, faithful to the original, with context that makes this early 20th century travel work accessible to modern readers. Ideal for fans of travel literature, collectors of historical travel narrative, and anyone curious about colonial era travel, India travelogue enthusiasts and scholars will find both lyrical passages and documentary value. Discover a travel book that reads like a diary, a sketchbook, and a window into a world at a pivotal moment perfect for casual readers and classic literature collectors alike. Keywords: India travelogue, Ceylon winter tour, Walter Crane book, 1906-7 travel impressions, historical travel narrative, British author travel, early 20th century travel, India and Ceylon history, colonial era travel, travel memoirs, cultural observations India, travel literature.