Travel & Exploration· India
The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society ...: General index to the fifth ten volumes of the ...
by Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain)Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
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Published 1835English
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Few works of travel & exploration have earned the sustained critical attention that The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society ...: General index to the fifth ten volumes of the ... (1835) by Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain) continues to receive. The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society ...: General index to the fifth ten volumes of the ... (1835) by Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain) is a vivid and immersive account of exploration that captures the spirit of adventure.
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Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain) published The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society ...: General index to the fifth ten volumes of the ... in 1835, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of travel & exploration from India. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
With an editorial score of 35/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
What distinguishes The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society ...: General index to the fifth ten volumes of the ... is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Within India's literary landscape, Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain) occupies a significant position. The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society ...: General index to the fifth ten volumes of the ... is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain) is a India author whose work in travel & exploration has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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