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About The Book: "Wanderings of a Pilgrim in Search of the Picturesque" is divided into two volumes. The frist Volume begins with an exploration of Indian culture, leading into Fanny Parkes' journey from England to colonial India in 1822. Parkes recounts her voyage aboard the "Marchioness of Ely," arrival in Calcutta, and travels to Carnicobar and Allahabad. She offers vivid descriptions of local customs and societal observations, including her exploration of the Zenana of the King of Oude and participation in cultural festivals like Dewali. In the second Volume, Parkes continues her adventures, detailing encounters with the Mahratta camp, visits to cities like Kanauj and Delhi, and travels through Bengal and the Himalayas. The volume concludes with her return journey to England, where she reflects on her experiences in India. About The Author: Fanny Parkes (1794–1875), also known as Frances Susanna Archer, was a Welsh travel writer renowned for her memoirs "Wanderings of a Pilgrim in Search of the Picturesque." her memoirs were republished as "Begums, Thugs & Englishmen." Barbara Eaton's biography, "Fanny Parks: Intrepid Memsahib," further delves into her adventurous life in 19th-century India. The Title 'Wanderings of a Pilgrim, in Search of the Picturesque: During Four-and-twenty Years In The East; With Revelations of Life in the Zenana written/authored/edited by Fanny Parkes', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362085900 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 1152 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Hinduism, Description and travel. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 2 Vols. Set