Darjeeling: The Sanitarium of Bengal, and its Surroundings

Here's a copy of Darjeeling: The Sanitarium of Bengal, and its Surroundings by R. D. O'Brien – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 109 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.

What it's about

Darjeeling: The Sanitarium of Bengal, and its Surroundings by R.D. O’Brien is a vivid 19th-century account of Darjeeling, highlighting its development as a health retreat for the British in colonial India. The book details the region’s stunning Himalayan landscape, temperate climate, flora and fauna, and its appeal as a sanatorium. O'Brien also explores the local culture, including the customs of indigenous communities like the Lepchas and Bhutias. Blending travel writing with colonial perspective, the work serves as both a guide and a reflection of British attitudes toward health, nature, and native peoples during the Raj era.

Book details

• Author: R. D. O'Brien
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 109
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1883

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