My Travelogues

The history of Baghdad in the 18th and 19th centuries had predominantly been written by two groups. The first group is Baghdadi scholars, and the second group is travellers. These two resources complement each other; while the literature of Baghdadi scholars provides insights from inside, travelogues provide observations from outside. By implementing this interlocking method of investigation, we can reach a comprehensive understanding of the history of Baghdad. Having investigated some sources from inside in my previous book; Baghdad: an urban history through the lens of literature, the focus of this book is on travel literature. The history of travelogues throughout different periods of Baghdad’s history is highlighted, with a particular focus on 18th and 19th century travelogues. This period was a critical epoch of change, not just in Baghdad, but across the world. Nevertheless, this book does not intend to provide a documentary of the travellers who visited Baghdad. It is rather an analytical study of the colonial literature in relation to the historiography of Baghdad.

“Confessions of a traveloholic” is a compilation of thirteen travelogues within the frame of a travel book. The author's aim of publishing this book is to share his experiences with like-minded people and fellow travelers. The author has personally experienced when planning his own trips that going through travel experiences of others have assisted him to make his own trip much better & easier. The book makes an interesting and eclectic read, written in a manner that any reader would be able to relate to these travelogues, being of varied nature. The travel experiences of the author are of regions/places both within as well as outside India. He shares important information about the destination along with practical tips for a hassle-free trip to these locations. So go ahead and ‘Live these Trips’ through the author's eyes. From bachelor trips to trips with family; from challenging bike rides to backpacking trips with a baby; from trekking expeditions to exploring exotic foreign locales - it’s all present in these Confessions!

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Time Traveler's Travelogue" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: H. G. Wells: The Time Machine William Hope Hodgson: The Night Land Mark Twain: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court H. P. Lovecraft: The Shadow out of Time Abraham Merritt: The Ship of Ishtar

To some people, religion is a throw-back from by-gone era, presumptive myth that once dominated the world stage before advent of science and technology. To the others, it is a cosmetic to hide and beautify one's only real motive in life that is to seek fortune and fame. The articles presented here are private journal of a traveler in life seeking for the Truth. If anyone benefits from it, this forlorn traveler would feel enriched by fellow traveler.