Goa and the Blue Mountains; or, Six months of sick leave by Burton

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Author Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890
LoC No. 04014726
Title Goa and the Blue Mountains; or, Six months of sick leave
Original Publication United Kingdom: Richard Bentley,1851.
Credits Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Goa, and the Blue Mountains; or, Six Months of Sick Leave" by Richard F. Burton is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The work recounts the author's journey from Bombay to Goa and explores various locations in India during a period of sick leave from military service. Likely blending personal experience with observational commentary, it provides insights into both the beauty and the challenges of Indian landscapes and cultures. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for an adventure as Burton describes a joyous departure from the burdens of military life aboard a "pattimar," a type of local boat. He captures the paradox of pleasure found in the discomforts of travel, vividly painting the scene with rich details about life on the boat, including the heat, the noisy crew, and the various annoyances that accompany the journey. As they set off towards Goa, Burton humorously critiques the romanticizations often associated with exotic locales and prepares the reader for the experiences ahead, hinting at a blend of light-hearted storytelling and critique of colonial perceptions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Malabar Coast (India) -- Description and travel
Subject Goa (India : State) -- Description and travel
Subject Goa (India : State) -- Social life and customs
Subject Nilgiri Hills (India) -- Description and travel
Subject Nilgiri Hills (India) -- Social life and customs
Subject Malabar Coast (India) -- Social life and customs
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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