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About The Book: In this book, the author unfolds a "Personal Narrative recounting a Journey Across the Western Territories of Rajwara in 1835." This vivid account traverses through locales such as Beekaner, Jesulmer, and Jodhpoor, chronicling the arduous passage through the Great Desert and a brief sojourn by the Indus and Buhawulpoor. Complementing the narrative, the book incorporates a diverse array of tables and memoranda that delve into statistical, philological, and geographical facets, ensuring readers embark on a comprehensive exploration of the journey's multifaceted and enriching content. About The Author: Lieutenant Alexander Henry Edmonstone Boileau (1807-1862) was born in 1807, the son of Thomas Boileau and Leah Jessop. He embarked on a career in the Indian Army, eventually rising to the rank of Major General. In a significant capacity, he served as the First Assistant in the renowned Great Trigonometrical Survey, making him an indispensable member of the esteemed Bengali Engineers (BENQAI) team during his tenure. His literary contributions include works such as "Memorandum for Reorganizing the Indian Army in 1858" and "Personal Narrative of a Tour through the Western States of Rajwara in 1835." This narrative chronicles his journey through regions like Beekaner, Jesulmer, and Jodhpoor, detailing the challenging crossing of the Great Desert and offering valuable insights from his brief visit to the Indus and Buhawulpoor in 1837. The Title 'Personal Narrative of a Tour through the Western States of Rajwara in 1835 Comprising Beekaner, Jesulmer, and Jodhpoor, with the Passage of the Great Desert, and a Brief Visit to the Indus and to Buhawulpoor written/authored/edited by A. H. E. Boileau', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121280037 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 377 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of t