{"product_id":"from-adams-peak-to-elephanta-paperback","title":"From Adam's Peak To Elephanta - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdward Carpenter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Adam's Peak To Elephanta is a travelogue written by Edward Carpenter, an English poet, philosopher, and social activist. The book chronicles Carpenter's journey through India in the late 19th century, during which he visited several important spiritual and historical sites.The book begins with Carpenter's ascent of Adam's Peak, a sacred mountain in Sri Lanka that is revered by Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims alike. He then travels to India, where he visits the ancient city of Benares (now Varanasi) and observes the religious rituals and practices of the local people.Carpenter also visits the Taj Mahal, the iconic mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. He describes the beauty and grandeur of the monument, as well as the tragic love story behind its construction.Throughout his journey, Carpenter reflects on the spiritual and philosophical aspects of the places he visits, and engages with the people he meets along the way. He writes about his encounters with sadhus (holy men), yogis, and other spiritual seekers, and shares his thoughts on the nature of existence, the meaning of life, and the pursuit of truth.From Adam's Peak To Elephanta is a vivid and insightful account of one man's journey through a land of ancient wisdom and timeless beauty. It offers a unique perspective on India's rich cultural heritage, and provides a glimpse into the mind of a visionary thinker and writer.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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 392\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.87 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666473148460,"sku":"9781417975532","price":51.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0954\/5772\/files\/QPVC7KNgIF9781417975532.webp?v=1781630539","url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/from-adams-peak-to-elephanta-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}