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About The Book: The Boy Travellers in the Far East: Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey to Ceylon and India, with Descriptions of Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah by Thomas Wallace Knox is an educational travel narrative aimed at young readers. It follows the adventures of two india boys exploring South and Southeast Asia, offering vivid descriptions of the landscapes, cultures, customs, and colonial societies they encounter. Blending adventure with geography, history, and ethnography, the book reflects 19th-century Western perspectives while encouraging curiosity about the wider world. It remains a notable example of Victorian-era travel literature for youth and global education. About The Author: Thomas Wallace Knox (1835–1896) was an American journalist, author, and world traveler best known for his work as a Civil War correspondent for the New York Herald. Notably critical of General Sherman, he was tried for disobedience but acquitted of espionage. Knox later became a prolific travel writer, producing over 45 books, including the popular Boy Travelers series, which introduced young readers to global cultures and adventures. He traveled extensively with the Russo-American Telegraph Company and lived at Manhattan’s Lotos Club. A member of several elite clubs, Knox remained unmarried and died in 1896, shortly after returning from the Sahara. The Title 'The Boy Travellers in the Far East Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey Ceylon and India: With Descriptions of Borneo the Philippine Islands and Burmah written/authored/edited by Thomas W. Knox', published in the year 1902. The ISBN 9789371696968 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 483 (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 14.34 x 22.59 cms.