Translator Robert Brooks (5 results)

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Thus. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. very good hardcover in very good dust jacket, light shelf wear to jacket.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Thus. xii, 85pp, glossary, notes. Or black cloth in jacket. Near new. Size: 8vo.

Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: Mysterious India: Its RajahsIts BrahmansIts Fakirs by Robert Chauvelot is a vivid travel account exploring the rich spiritual, cultural, and social life of early 20th-century India. Chauvelot delves into the world of Indian royalty (Rajahs), religious scholars (Brahmans), and mystics (Fakirs), offering Western readers a romantic yet critical perspective on India's traditions and mysticism. The book blends observation with storytelling, capturing the exotic allure and complex realities of colonial India through the eyes of a curious European traveler. About The Author: Robert Chauvelot (18791937) was a French traveler, writer, and adventurer known for his vivid travel narratives and cultural observations. He journeyed extensively through Asia, particularly India, capturing local customs, traditions, and colonial dynamics in his works. Chauvelot combined a keen eye for detail with engaging storytelling, offering European readers rare insights into distant lands. His writings reflect both curiosity and critique, bridging cultures through exploration and literature during the early 20th century.Translator : Eleanor Stimson Brooks (18841944) was an American translator and writer known for bringing international works to English-speaking audiences. She is best remembered for translating Robert Chauvelot's Mysterious India, capturing the nuances of his observations with clarity and literary sensitivity. Brooks had a strong interest in cultural exchange and global literature, and her translations reflect a deep respect for the original texts while making them accessible and engaging to a broader readership. The Title 'Mysterious India; its Rajahs--its Brahmans--its Fakirs written/authored/edited by Robert Chauvelot, Translator: Eleanor Stimson Brooks', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789371698641 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 350 (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: 350.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: Mysterious India: Its RajahsIts BrahmansIts Fakirs by Robert Chauvelot is a vivid travel account exploring the rich spiritual, cultural, and social life of early 20th-century India. Chauvelot delves into the world of Indian royalty (Rajahs), religious scholars (Brahmans), and mystics (Fakirs), offering Western readers a romantic yet critical perspective on India's traditions and mysticism. The book blends observation with storytelling, capturing the exotic allure and complex realities of colonial India through the eyes of a curious European traveler. About The Author: Robert Chauvelot (18791937) was a French traveler, writer, and adventurer known for his vivid travel narratives and cultural observations. He journeyed extensively through Asia, particularly India, capturing local customs, traditions, and colonial dynamics in his works. Chauvelot combined a keen eye for detail with engaging storytelling, offering European readers rare insights into distant lands. His writings reflect both curiosity and critique, bridging cultures through exploration and literature during the early 20th century.Translator : Eleanor Stimson Brooks (18841944) was an American translator and writer known for bringing international works to English-speaking audiences. She is best remembered for translating Robert Chauvelot's Mysterious India, capturing the nuances of his observations with clarity and literary sensitivity. Brooks had a strong interest in cultural exchange and global literature, and her translations reflect a deep respect for the original texts while making them accessible and engaging to a broader readership. The Title 'Mysterious India; its Rajahs--its Brahmans--its Fakirs written/authored/edited by Robert Chauvelot, Translator: Eleanor Stimson Brooks', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789371696944 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 350 (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 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 350.