Jenny BalfourPaul
Deeper Than Indigo: Tracing Thomas Machell, forgotten explorer
- ISBN 13:
- 9781909339538
- author:
- Jenny BalfourPaul
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Medina Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Britain
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Deeper Than Indigo: Tracing Thomas Machell, Forgotten Explorer The story of Thomas Machell's life is revealed through his own illustrated journals, now held in the British Library. Jenny Balfour-Paul was drawn to these records by the word 'indigo', a connection that echoes her own experiences and passions. As she delves into Machell's adventures, she discovers a remarkable tale of East-West connections. Machell's travels took him to India, where he worked in indigo plantations and witnessed significant historical events, including the First Opium War and the Indian Mutiny. He also traveled extensively throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe, undertaking perilous journeys by sea and land. Balfour-Paul follows in his footsteps, tracing his path through rural Bengal and Bangladesh, Kerala's Malabar Hills, central India, and beyond. This book brings to life the untold story of a spirited outsider at the height of the British Raj, weaving together serendipity, intuition, and an enchanting relationship to uncover the missing years of Machell's life.
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