02552cam a22003253u 4500 46260 UtSlPG 20260610134048.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 24024238 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Eden, Emily, 1797-1869 'Up the Country': Letters Written to Her Sister from the Upper Provinces of India Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-07-12 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Up the Country" by Hon. Emily Eden is a collection of letters written in the 19th century. The text details Emily Eden's travels as she narrates her experiences in the Upper Provinces of India, primarily directed to her sister. The letters combine personal reflections with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the cultural encounters, and the social circles of the British expatriates in India, capturing the nuances of both the grandeur and the discomfort associated with such travel. The opening of the work sets the stage for Eden's journey, beginning with her departure from Calcutta aboard a river steamer. She shares her feelings about leaving behind familiar comforts for what lies ahead, noting the vibrant yet chaotic scenes of her send-off. Through her keen observations, she paints a picture of the diverse cast of fellow travelers and the exotic Indian landscapes they traverse, including lush jungles and rural settlements. Furthermore, Eden's correspondence reveals her reflections on the changes India faces, particularly the impact of modern connectivity like railroads on traditional ways of life. Overall, the beginning of "Up the Country" offers readers an intriguing glimpse into a historical journey filled with personal musings and cultural encounters that would appeal to those interested in travel narratives and colonial-era experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified India -- Description and travel Eden, Emily, 1797-1869 -- Correspondence https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46260 87099 87099