The Long Strider in Jehangir’s Hindustan : In the Footsteps of the Englishman Who Walked From England to India in the Year 1613
Dom Moraes' 'The Long Strider in Jehangir's Hindustan' emerges as an enthralling dual narrative, masterfully intertwining the remarkable saga of Thomas Coryate's 5,000-mile odyssey on foot from England to India in the year 1613 with the author’s own contemporary trek in Coryate's footsteps. This beautifully crafted work ignites the audacious spirit of the 17th-century English scribe and adventurer, who courageously navigated through formidable deserts, perilous peaks, and daunting trials to arrive at the court of Mughal Emperor Jehangir. Moraes artfully contrasts Coryate's adventures with modern reflections on these very locales, granting readers a riveting perspective on how India has metamorphosed yet preserved vestiges of its past over the span of four centuries. A harmonious blend of biography, travel chronicle, and historical discourse, 'The Long Strider' captivates with its exploration of ambition, disillusionment, and the timeless fascination with far-flung territories.
- Author: Dom Moraes
- Publisher: Speaking Tiger (5 April 2024); Speaking Tiger
- Genre: Travel Writing & Guides
- ISBN: 978-9354475276
- Pages: 400 pages