A trip through India / by Geo. Riddoch, of Koorine, South Australia
- Bib ID:
- 10010515
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Riddoch, George, author
- Description:
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- Narracoorte, S.A. : L. Caldwell, Printer, 1900
- 24 pages ; 21 cm
- Summary:
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In 1899 Riddoch was commissioned by the South Australian government to undertake studies of drainage and irrigation systems in other countries. Riddoch's account describes the sea voyage from Australia to Colombo aboard the P. & O. cruiser Himalaya, the onward to Bombay. There are descriptions of Bombay, Simla, Amritsar, Calcutta, Peshawar and the Khyber Pass, as well as many places, scenes, people and customs encountered along the way. In addition, it includes statistical information on farming, education, population, railways and irrigation works.
- Notes:
- "This was intended to be delivered as a Lecture in aid of the Narracoorte Institute, but circumstances prevented its delivery. It is printed by special request as a token of esteem and respect by Mr Geo Riddoch's friends in Narracoorte."--Title page.
- Subject:
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- Riddoch, George -- Travel -- India -- 19th century
- Australians -- Travel -- India -- 19th century
- Travelers -- India -- 19th century
- Travelers' writings, Australian -- India -- 19th century
- Travel writing
- Later 19th century c 1850 to c 1899
- India -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
- India -- Description and travel
- India
- Australian
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- Published status:
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- Publication date:
- 1968
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