England To Calcutta, By The Overland Route, In 1845 (1878)

England to Calcutta, by the Overland Route, in 1845 is a travel book written by Frederick Walter Simms and published in 1878. The book describes Simms' journey from England to India in 1845, travelling overland through Europe, Turkey, Persia, and Afghanistan, before finally reaching India. Simms' account provides a detailed insight into the various cultures, landscapes, and people he encountered during his journey. He describes the challenges he faced, such as the extreme weather conditions and the dangers of travelling through war-torn regions. The book also includes illustrations and maps that help to bring the journey to life. Overall, England to Calcutta, by the Overland Route, in 1845 is a fascinating account of a long and arduous journey through some of the most fascinating and challenging regions of the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.