The City and the Wilderness recounts the journeys and microhistories of Indo-Persian travelers across the Indian Ocean and their encounters with the Burmese Kingdom and its littoral at the turn of the nineteenth century. As Mughal sovereignty waned under British colonial rule, Indo-Persian travelers and intermediaries linked to the East India Company explored and surveyed the Burmese Empire, inscribing it as a forest landscape and Buddhist kingdom at the crossroads of South and Southeast Asia. Based on colonial Persian travel books and narratives in which Indo-Persian knowledge and perceptions of the wondrous edges of the Indian Ocean merged with Orientalist pursuits, The City and the Wilderness uncovers fading histories of inter-Asian crossings and exchanges at the ends of the Mughal world.

The City and the Wilderness recounts the journeys and microhistories of Indo-Persian travelers across the Indian Ocean and their encounters with the Burmese Kingdom and its littoral at the turn of the nineteenth century. As Mughal sovereignty waned under British colonial rule, Indo-Persian travelers and intermediaries linked to the East India Company explored and surveyed the Burmese Empire, inscribing it as a forest landscape and Buddhist kingdom at the crossroads of South and Southeast Asia. Based on colonial Persian travel books and narratives in which Indo-Persian knowledge and perceptions of the wondrous edges of the Indian Ocean merged with Orientalist pursuits, The City and the Wilderness uncovers fading histories of inter-Asian crossings and exchanges at the ends of the Mughal world.

Discover the secret lives of the extraordinary creatures that share our cities. From red foxes sneaking rides on London buses to leopards prowling the backstreets of Mumbai, this book explores the clever ways animals have adapted to the urban environment and gives tips on how you can help protect our wild neighbours.

The books seeks to examine changes in the U.S.--literary, aesthetic, and social--as represented in novels set in an environment where the gamut of ethnicities and their often differing views of literature and culture that make up the U.S. are more generally found, using the theories and concepts of Mikhail Bakhtin, particularly his concept of the chronotope, or spacetime.

Wild Flowers in the City Dive into the vibrant streets of Bangkok with "Wildflowers in the City" by SatapolCEO, a mesmerizing tale of discovery, passion, and unexpected love. Follow Maya, a free-spirited adventurer, as she explores the bustling cityscape, her senses alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of this foreign land. Her journey takes a turn when she encounters Ethan, a charming local tour guide with an impressive knowledge of Bangkok's hidden gems. As they venture through markets brimming with exotic foods, ancient temples adorned with intricate carvings, and tranquil parks blooming with flowers, a profound connection blossoms between them. This enchanting ebook is a celebration of the unexpected twists of fate that lead us to find love in the most unlikely places. Through playful banter, shared dreams, and deep, meaningful conversations, Maya and Ethan's chemistry becomes undeniable. Their story, set against the backdrop of Thailand's mesmerizing culture, is a testament to the power of love to transcend cultural boundaries and transform our lives. "Wildflowers in the City" is not merely a romance; it is an adventure that captures the essence of discovery—both of oneself and of another. SatapolCEO masterfully crafts a narrative that is as vibrant and lush as the streets of Bangkok itself, inviting readers to lose themselves in a world where love blossoms like wildflowers amidst the chaos of the urban jungle. Join Maya and Ethan on their unforgettable journey through the heart of Bangkok, where each corner turned is a step deeper into their entwining destinies. "Wildflowers in the City" promises to be a journey of the heart, a story of finding unexpected love, and the magic that ensues when two worlds collide. This ebook is a must-read for those who believe in the beauty of discovering love where we least expect it, proving that sometimes, the most enduring connections are found in the most transient of places.

Wild Flowers in the City Dive into the vibrant streets of Bangkok with "Wildflowers in the City" by SatapolCEO, a mesmerizing tale of discovery, passion, and unexpected love. Follow Maya, a free-spirited adventurer, as she explores the bustling cityscape, her senses alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of this foreign land. Her journey takes a turn when she encounters Ethan, a charming local tour guide with an impressive knowledge of Bangkok's hidden gems. As they venture through markets brimming with exotic foods, ancient temples adorned with intricate carvings, and tranquil parks blooming with flowers, a profound connection blossoms between them. This enchanting ebook is a celebration of the unexpected twists of fate that lead us to find love in the most unlikely places. Through playful banter, shared dreams, and deep, meaningful conversations, Maya and Ethan's chemistry becomes undeniable. Their story, set against the backdrop of Thailand's mesmerizing culture, is a testament to the power of love to transcend cultural boundaries and transform our lives. "Wildflowers in the City" is not merely a romance; it is an adventure that captures the essence of discovery—both of oneself and of another. SatapolCEO masterfully crafts a narrative that is as vibrant and lush as the streets of Bangkok itself, inviting readers to lose themselves in a world where love blossoms like wildflowers amidst the chaos of the urban jungle. Join Maya and Ethan on their unforgettable journey through the heart of Bangkok, where each corner turned is a step deeper into their entwining destinies. "Wildflowers in the City" promises to be a journey of the heart, a story of finding unexpected love, and the magic that ensues when two worlds collide. This ebook is a must-read for those who believe in the beauty of discovering love where we least expect it, proving that sometimes, the most enduring connections are found in the most transient of places.

Take an unforgettable tour around the world to meet the creatures that share our city spaces—from bears to bats, penguins to opossums—and learn about how they have adapted and thrived in this gorgeously illustrated gift book written by award-winning natural history journalist Ben Hoare. Wild City travels the globe, exploring how animals have adapted to live alongside humans, in busy cities including New York, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, Stockholm, London, Alexandria, Singapore, and Mumbai. Discover hawks by a world-famous shopping street, snakes slithering through city sewers, and penguins waiting patiently to cross the road. Feature spreads take a closer look at the animals, showing how some wander in plain sight while others hide away in our homes, and we meet wildlife heroes from around the world—ordinary people doing extraordinary things to make our wild neighbors feel welcome. Lyrical and factual text written by the award-winning Ben Hoare is perfectly complemented by Lucy Rose's stunning illustrations. The beautiful cityscapes are full of detail with something new to discover with every look.

How could Jin'ling be an object within a pond? He would transform into a dragon upon meeting the wind and clouds! Qin Hao, a supreme cultivator genius, accidentally reborn and obtained unparalleled medical skills from ancient and modern times. He had good luck and powerful cultivation techniques, allowing him to embrace a beauty, take advantage of the flowers, and even unfettered flowers ...

Americans have had an enduring yet ambivalent obsession with the West as both a place and a state of mind. Michael L. Johnson considers how that obsession originated, how it has determined attitudes toward and activities in the West, and how it has changed over the centuries.

Raised on Gunsmoke, Bat Masterson, and The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, we know what it means to “get outta Dodge”—to make a hasty escape from a dangerous place, like the Dodge City of Wild West lore. But why, of all the notorious, violent cities of old, did Dodge win this distinction? And what does this tenacious cultural metaphor have to do with the real Dodge City? In a book as much about the making of cultural myths as it is about Dodge City itself, authors Robert Dykstra and Jo Ann Manfra take us back into the history of Dodge to trace the growth of the city and its legend side-by-side. An exploration of murder statistics, court cases, and contemporary accounts reveals the historical Dodge to be neither as violent nor as lawless as legend has it—but every bit as intriguing. In a style that captures the charm and chicanery of storytelling in the Old West, Dodge City and the Birth of the Wild West finds a culprit in a local attorney, Harry Gryden, who fed sensational accounts to the national media during the so-called "Dodge City War" of 1883. Once launched, the legend leads the authors through the cultural landscape of twentieth-century America, as Dodge City became a useful metaphor in more and more television series and movies. Meanwhile, back in the actual Dodge, struggling on a lost frontier, a mirror image of the mythical city began to emerge, as residents increasingly embraced tourism as an economic necessity. Dodge City and the Birth of the Wild West maps a metaphor for belligerent individualism and social freedom through the cultural imagination, from a historical starting point to its mythical reflection. In this, the book restores both the reality of Dodge and its legend to their rightful place in the continuum of American culture.