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About The Book: Sketches of India, published in 1821 by Moyle Sherer, is a travelogue detailing his experiences as an officer in the East India Company. The book offers vivid descriptions of Indian society, culture, and landscapes, blending personal anecdotes with observations of daily life among British soldiers and locals. Sherer examines the complexities of British colonial rule, highlighting the interactions between these groups. His writing expresses both admiration for India and a critical perspective on colonial practices, making it a significant historical document and literary work that captures early 19th-century India About The Author: Moyle Sherer (1789-1869) was a British army officer, traveler, and author from Southampton. He served in the 34th Regiment of Foot during the Peninsula War. His notable works include Sketches of India (1821), Recollections of the Peninsula, and Scenes and Impressions in Egypt and Italy (1824), alongside fiction like The Story of a Life (1825) The Title 'Sketches of India: Written by an Officer written/authored/edited by Joseph Moyle Sherer', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367805732 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 374 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Biography. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.