As they Saw India (A Set of 2 Books)

Author: K C KhannaBelinder Dhanoa/Harinder DhanoaPublisher: National Book TrustYear: 1997/2000Language: EnglishPages: 128ISBN/UPC (if available): 8123701705 DescriptionThis pack includes 2 books for children: (1) As They Saw India and (2) Hsuan-Tsang's Journey to India. Both illustrated, these books recount early travels to India as narrated by Megasthenes, Fa-Hien, Hsuan Tsang and Alberuni.BOOK ONE: What do other people think of us? This question is always intriguing. So we read with avid absorption the accounts of people who came to our country many thousands of years ago and compare them with what people say about us today. These travelers' tales are also of interest for another reason. They are the most descriptive source for the reconstruction of ancient Indian history. This book deals with four travelers who came to India at different times. The circumstances and reasons for their visit greatly influenced their writing. BOOK TWO: Hsuan-Tsang’s Journey To IndiaHsuan-Tsang