William Dalrymple,Olivia Fraser
Sparkling with irrepressible wit, ,City of Djinns, peels back the layers of Delhi's centuries-old history, revealing an extraordinary array of characters along the way-from eunuchs to descendants of great Moguls. With refreshingly open-minded curiosity, William Dalrymple explores the seven "dead" cities of Delhi as well as the eighth city-today's Delhi. Underlying his quest is the legend of the djinns, fire-formed spirits that are said to assure the city's Phoenix-like regeneration no matter how many times it is destroyed. Entertaining, fascinating, and informative, ,City of Djinns, is an irresistible blend of research and adventure.
Cultural,India,Travel,Nonfiction,History,Cultural,Asia,Autobiography,Memoir,Travel,Travelogue,Asian Literature,Indian Literature,Geography,Cities,Historical
City of Djinns: A Year in Delhi