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OverviewIndia On the Go is a wide-ranging and highly informative miscellany of cameo essays on India her past, present, and future. Crafted with insight, wit, and learning lightly worn, it covers topics that veer effortlessly from diamonds to deities; elephants to economics; fakirs to filmmakers; maharajahs, mangoes, and marijuana to mathematics, music, and Modi. A chronicle of the dizzying convergence of alternative realities that define 21st-century India, this book is an absorbing sequel to Views from an Indian Bus. Alistair Shearer, an acclaimed historian and cultural commentator, masterfully captures the contradictions, curiosities, and charms of the subcontinent in a way that is both deeply insightful and delightfully entertaining. Whether you are an armchair traveler, a first-time visitor, or a longtime admirer of India's boundless complexity, India On the Go is a must-read. It is the perfect appetiser for those contemplating a visit, a most agreeable travelling companion while there, and a vividly evocative souvenir of the journey. For readers of: William Dalrymple, Mark Tully, and those who relish travel writing infused with history, humor, and cultural commentary. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alistair ShearerPublisher: UK Book Publishing Imprint: UK Book Publishing Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.245kg ISBN: 9781805583196ISBN 10: 1805583190 Pages: 206 Publication Date: 01 March 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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