{"product_id":"letters-from-malabar-jacob-canter-visscher-9781161815238","title":"Letters from Malabar: To Which Is Added an Account of Travancore, and Fra Bartolomeo's Travels in That Country (1862)","description":"Letters From Malabar is a book written by Jacob Canter Visscher and published in 1862. The book is a collection of letters that Visscher wrote during his travels in Malabar, a region in southern India. In addition to the letters, the book also includes an account of Travancore, another region in southern India, and Fra Bartolomeo's travels in that country.The letters provide a unique insight into the culture, customs, and daily life of the people of Malabar in the mid-19th century. Visscher describes the landscape, the climate, the flora and fauna, and the various religions and languages spoken in the region. He also discusses the social hierarchy, the caste system, and the political situation at the time.The account of Travancore provides a similar level of detail about the region, which was known for its lush forests, beautiful beaches, and rich cultural heritage. Fra Bartolomeo's travels in the region are also described, providing a historical perspective on the area.Overall, Letters From Malabar is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Indian history, culture, and travel. It offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era and provides valuable insights into the lives of the people who lived in these regions.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jacob Canter Visscher,Heber Drury\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1161815236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781161815238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/23\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Jacob Canter Visscher","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48444129116415,"sku":"9781161815238","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_58cdde0c-b88f-4c75-84d0-6639c4fcb024.jpg?v=1777210178","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/letters-from-malabar-jacob-canter-visscher-9781161815238","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}