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Simla
Book Details:
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ISBN 13: 9788192450254
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ISBN 10: 8192450252
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Edition: New Delhi
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Year: 2015
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Language: English
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Subject(s): Geography, Fine Arts
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Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers
About the Book
This remarkable folio volume showcases the sketches of Captain Thomas, capturing the most striking features of the region around Simla. Lithographed in tinted style by Messrs. Dickinson, the illustrations are executed with a spirited freedom that reflects the rapid, vigorous pencil of a soldier rather than formal, labored work.
The collection is notable for its diverse depiction of landscapes: waterfalls amid lush vegetation evoke Scotland; sunny hills with villas and pine trees recall Italy; snow-capped peaks with rugged terrain suggest the Alps; verdurous plains bordered by woods bring to mind England; and yet, the grandeur of towering rocks and fording rivers firmly establishes the Oriental character of the region.
Richly illustrated and meticulously detailed, this volume is essential for enthusiasts of geography, landscape art, and the visual history of India. It offers a rare glimpse into the natural and cultural diversity of the Simla region, blending artistic skill with geographical observation.
