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About The Book: Through Town and Jungle: Fourteen Thousand Miles A-Wheel Among the Temples and People of the Indian Plain by John Rowntree is an adventurous travelogue detailing the author's extensive journey across India. Rowntree, a British traveler, embarks on a 14,000-mile expedition through towns, jungles, and rural landscapes, exploring the rich culture, diverse people, and ancient temples of India. His narrative offers vivid descriptions of the sights, sounds, and experiences he encounters, from bustling cities to serene countryside. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century India, capturing both its beauty and complexity. About The Author: William Hunter Workman (1847–1937) was a pioneering explorer and writer, known for his mountaineering expeditions and travel books. His works include "Algerian Memories: A Bicycle Tour Over the Atlas to the Sahara" (1895) and "The Call of the Snowy Hispar" (1911), which documents his explorations in India. He also wrote about his Himalayan expeditions, such as "In the Ice World of Himalaya" (1900) and "Peaks and Glaciers of Nun Kun" (1909). Workman’s adventures, often in remote and difficult terrains, were shared in books co-authored with his wife, Fanny Bullock Workman. His detailed accounts inspired future explorers. The Title 'Through Town and Jungle: Fourteen Thousand Miles A-Wheel Among the Temples and People of the Indian Plain written/authored/edited by William Hunter Workman and Fanny bullock Workman', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369206889 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 391 (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 22.59 x 28.94 cms.