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About The Book: The book delves deeply into a variety of topics, including, Explorations of locations such as India's Coral Strand, Trichinopoli, and Tanjore, insights into the lives of Chidambram's Brahmans, reflections on Shiva's honor and glory, and detailed accounts of Madras and its Seven Pagodas, as well as Madras and Calcutta. The narrative also covers the festive atmosphere of Calcutta during Christmas Week, ponderings on "The Greatest Thing in the World," insights into the wisdom of Mahabodhi, and reflections on the significance of The Sacred Bo-tree. The author also provides vivid descriptions of "The Greatest Sight in the World" and explores renowned places like Benares, Lucknow, and Agra. Accounts of Akbar, celebrated as the Greatest Mogul of All, are followed by explorations of Delhi, Old Delhi, and Lahore. The book concludes with reflections on the conclusion of the Indian Empire, journeys through the Khyber Pass with caravans, and the impressions gained from Amritsar. About The Author: Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore (1856–1928) was an American journalist and travel writer renowned for her books on Alaska, Japan, Java, China, and India. She broke barriers as the first woman on the National Geographic Society's board, advocating cherry trees in Washington, D.C., realized in 1912. Active in conservation, her writings promoted wilderness preservation. Her works encompassed Java, China, and Winter India, highlighting less-known Indian regions. She also authored the novel "As the Hague Ordains." Eliza received accolades, including a Japanese Emperor's medal. She passed away in Geneva in 1928. The Title 'Winter India written/authored/edited by Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121283748 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 400 (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 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:-