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About The Book: India Through the Stereoscope: A Journey Through Hindustan by James Ricalton is a vivid travelogue capturing colonial India through immersive stereoscopic photography and engaging narrative. Published in the early 20th century, the book offers a detailed visual and textual journey across major Indian cities, sacred sites, and rural landscapes. Ricalton combines ethnographic observation, historical insight, and personal reflection, aiming to educate Western readers on India’s cultural richness and imperial significance. His work blends travel, photography, and education, offering a rare visual record of British-era India. About The Author: James Ricalton (1844–1929) was an American teacher, world traveler, inventor, and renowned photographer. Based in Maplewood, New Jersey, he became the town’s first permanent teacher and principal, known for holding outdoor classes and his gentle demeanor. Ricalton traveled the globe seven times, amassing a vast collection of photographs and cultural artifacts. Though Maplewood declined his collection, he later relocated it to his hometown of Waddington, New York. His legacy lives on through local honors and his contributions to global visual documentation. The Title 'India Through The stereoscope: A Journey Through Hindustan written/authored/edited by James Ricalton', published in the year 1907. The ISBN 9789371698238 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 400 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is India. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.