1829 INDIA Journey Exploration Travels Voyages Calcutta Bombay Madras Ceylon 3v

1829 INDIA Journey Exploration Travels Voyages Calcutta Bombay Madras Ceylon 3v

Reginald Heber’s “Narrative of a Journey Through the Upper Provinces of India, From Calcutta to Bombay, 1824-1825…” is a rich and detailed account of the author’s travels in India and Ceylon during his tenure as the Bishop of Calcutta. This intimate diary-turned-correspondence offers an in-depth exploration of the culture, geography, and people of the regions visited, along with an illuminating insight into Heber’s duties and challenges as the head of the Indian Church. The narrative also features candid reflections on Heber’s personal experiences, struggles, and observations, shedding light on his deep commitment to his calling and the sacrifices he made to fulfill it. The book is further enhanced by wood-cut engravings throughout each volume, adding a visual element to Heber’s vivid prose. This work stands as a testament to Heber’s dedication to his spiritual role and his profound interest in the lands and peoples he served, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and religion of early 19th-century India and Ceylon.

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HEBER, Reginald

Narrative of a Journey Through the Upper Provinces of India, From Calcutta to Bombay, 1824-1825. (With Notes Upon Ceylon,) An Account of a Journey to Madras and the Southern Provinces, 1826, and Letters Written in India.

London: John Murray, 1829.

Details:

• Collation: Complete; 3 volumes
  • I – lxvii, [1], 450
    • 16 woodcut engraved plates
  • II – vi, [2], 564
    • 7 woodcut engraved plates
  • III – vi, [2], 525, [3], viii
    • 4 woodcut engraved plates
  • References: Lowndes II, 1030-1031; Riddick 123
  • Provenance:
    • Armorial bookplate – Anne Ashburner Richards
      • Anne Ashburner Richards (1846-1909) was a close friend of Alice James (1848-1892), an American diarist, sister of novelist Henry James and philosopher and psychologist William James. The pair frequently wrote letters to each other, many of which from 1869-1878 still survive.
    • Handwritten – John Richards Jr., 1832
      • Likely John Richards (1768-1835), grandfather of Francis Gardner Richards (husband of Anne Ashburner Richards).
    • Language: English
    • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
    • Size: ~8.75in X 5.75in (22cm x 14.5cm)

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