India: Land of the Black Pagoda By Lowell Thomas

1930 Hardcover ,

antique book , first edition

P F Collier

Very Good Condition

History

India: Land of the Black Pagoda is a 1930 travel book by adventurer Lowell Thomas, chronicling his extensive travels across India during the British Raj, focusing on its contrasts, cultures, and the famous Sun Temple at Konark (the "Black Pagoda"). The book, illustrated with photos by H.A. Chase, details his two-year journey from the Himalayas to the southern tip, exploring the social, religious, and political landscape of the subcontinent through personal anecdotes and keen observation.