This beautiful two-volume set of travel writings and illustrations is a fascinating glimpse into the world of nineteenth-century British colonialism. Robert James Elliot’s vivid descriptions and detailed drawings transport the reader to the exotic locales of India, Canton, and the Red Sea. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British imperialism and travel writing.

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