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About The Book: Handbook for India and Egypt (1841) by George Parbury is a travelogue detailing his journey from Calcutta to England via Allahabad, Agra, Delhi, Simla, Bombay, and Egypt. It offers insights into colonial India, cultural encounters, and travel conditions of the time. Though initially published anonymously, it gained attention but was criticized by J. H. Stocqueler for lacking practical travel guidance. The book remains a valuable historical account of 19th-century travel routes and experiences between India, Egypt, and Europe. About The Author: George Parbury (1807–1881) was a British publisher with a strong connection to India, a freemason, and a Justice of the Peace. He worked in Calcutta with William Thacker’s bookselling firm before returning to England, where he became Master of the Merchant Taylors’ Company. Parbury documented his travels from India to England in Hand Book of India and Egypt (1841), which sparked literary debates. His influence in publishing, freemasonry, and commerce made him a notable figure in British-Indian relations of his time. The Title 'Hand book for India and Egypt: Comprising The Narrative Of A Journey From Calcutta To England written/authored/edited by George Parbury', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370979208 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 528 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.