{"product_id":"the-last-home-of-mystery-9781025777504","title":"The Last Home of Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): E. Alexander Powell\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Asia - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Last Home of Mystery\" is a compelling travel narrative by E. Alexander Powell that takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the Indian subcontinent and into the secluded kingdom of Nepal during the twilight of the 1920s. Powell, a seasoned adventurer and observer, provides a vivid account of his travels, capturing the grandeur, complexity, and enigma of a region then largely hidden from the Western eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the bustling streets of British India to the forbidden city of Kathmandu, the work explores the intricate social hierarchies, religious practices, and cultural traditions that defined these ancient lands. Powell delves into the contrasts between the opulence of the maharajas and the stark realities of the people, offering a window into a world of ritual and mystery. With a focus on the geographical and cultural landscapes, \"The Last Home of Mystery\" stands as a significant historical record of exploration and cross-cultural encounter. It invites readers to rediscover a bygone era through the eyes of a writer dedicated to uncovering the remote and the remarkable, making it an essential read for those interested in Asian history, travel literature, and the legacy of early 20th-century expeditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887387328663,"sku":"9781025777504","price":3198.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025777504.webp?v=1781158704","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-last-home-of-mystery-9781025777504","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}