William Dalrymple

The author describes his year spent in Delhi, India, reflecting on the city's history and culture, including religious practices, industry, the arts, festivals and entertainment, and social customs

A Year in Delhi

City of Djinns

Cristian Garcia

I was fortunate enough to live in India for almost a year and a half, both in Lucknow and Bangalore. During those times I felt deeply in love with the country and its people. I think India is simply fascinating and the more I traveled, I felt more and more amazed by its story. I think this book captures beautifully so many aspects of Delhi - from the Sikhs and muslims inhabitants to the rich mural culture - the book is made out of anecdotes, heavy research and loving characters that accompany the author and his wife, Olivia. 
A real love letter to a beautiful, complex, hectic and important city like Delhi

Prakhar Chauhan

Peeling back the layers of Delhi’s centuries-old history, City of Djinns is an irresistible blend of research and adventure. 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.

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The author describes his year spent in Delhi, India, reflecting on the city's history and culture, including religious practices, industry, the arts, festivals and entertainment, and social customs. Reprint.

City of Djinns A Year in Delhi

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