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About The Book: Pen and Pencil Sketches in India: Journal of a Tour in India by Godfrey Charles Mundy, in two volumes, chronicles his travels through India in the 1830s. Volume 1 focuses on his journey through various regions, providing vivid descriptions of landscapes, cultural observations, and interactions with British officials and locals. He reflects on British colonial life and the social dynamics he encountered. Volume 2 delves deeper into the customs, architecture, and governance in India, along with detailed sketches and anecdotes. Together, the two volumes offer a comprehensive view of 19th-century India from the perspective of a British officer. About The Author: Major-General Godfrey Charles Mundy (1804–1860) was a British Army officer and writer known for his travel writings. His notable works include Our Antipodes (1852), which recounts his experiences in the Australian colonies, including a glimpse of the goldfields, and Pen and Pencil Sketches, a journal documenting his travels in India. Mundy’s works offer detailed observations of colonial life, landscapes, and cultures in India and Australia. His writings provide valuable insights into the British colonial experience, blending personal accounts with descriptions of the people, society, and environments he encountered during his travels in the 19th century. The Title 'Narrative of a Journey to Lhasa in 1881-82 written/authored/edited by Sarat Chandra Das', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370978706 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 216 (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 21.59 x 27.94 cms.