Voyages And Travels In India V2 - George Annesley Mountnorris - Bog

Voyages and Travels in India V2: Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt, in the Years 1802-1806 is a travelogue written by George Annesley Mountnorris and published in 1811. The book recounts Mountnorris' experiences during his travels through India, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), the Red Sea, Abyssinia (now Ethiopia), and Egypt between 1802 and 1806. The book is divided into several chapters, each one detailing Mountnorris' observations and experiences in a particular location. He describes the landscapes, cultures, people, and customs he encounters, providing vivid descriptions of the places he visits. Mountnorris' travels take him to several important cities and regions, including Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, and the Malabar Coast in India; Colombo and Kandy in Ceylon; Jeddah and Mocha in the Red Sea; and Massawa and Gondar in Abyssinia. He also spends time in Egypt, visiting Cairo, Alexandria, and the Nile Delta. Throughout the book, Mountnorris provides insights into the political and social conditions of the places he visits, including the impact of British imperialism in India and the struggles between different factions in Abyssinia. He also comments on the natural history of the regions he travels through, describing the flora and fauna he encounters. Overall, Voyages and Travels in India V2: Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt, in the Years 1802-1806 is a fascinating account of a journey through some of the most important regions of the world in the early 19th century. It offers a valuable glimpse into the cultures, peoples, and landscapes of these regions during a time of great change and upheaval.Contains India, Red Sea, Abyssinia. In Four 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.