Being Recollections of a Journey Before the Days of Railroads Leonowens, Anna Harriette 1831-1915 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Life and Travel in India" by Anna Harriette Leonowens is a historical travelogue written in the late 19th century. This account presents the author's personal experiences and observations of life in India during her travels prior to the advent of railroads, depicting various cultures, traditions, and the landscape of this diverse country. The narrative reveals rich descriptions of places, peoples, and ceremonies, providing a vivid window into India's past. The opening of the work introduces the author’s arrival in Bombay, where she is immediately captivated by the beauty and complexity of the surroundings. With a sense of wonder, she describes the picturesque harbor, its distinctive islands, and the vibrant life of the local inhabitants, including European settlers, traders, and diverse Indian communities. Leonowens reflects on her mixed feelings about the contrasts between the British colonial presence and the indigenous cultures, setting the stage for her explorations and insights that will follow throughout her journey in India. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-08-25 Produced by MWS, Adrian Mastronardi, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified India -- Description and travel India -- Social life and customs DS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52896 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52896 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134223.0 52896