Oriental Memoirs V2: A Narrative Of Seventeen Years Residence In India (1834) is a book written by James Forbes, an English traveler and writer who spent a significant portion of his life in India. The book is a detailed account of Forbes' experiences and observations during his seventeen-year stay in India, covering topics such as the country's people, culture, religion, and politics.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Indian life. Forbes provides detailed descriptions of the customs and traditions of the various Indian communities he encountered, as well as their social and economic conditions. He also discusses the political situation in India during his time there, including the various conflicts and tensions between the British colonial authorities and the Indian people.Throughout the book, Forbes provides a vivid and engaging narrative of his experiences in India, drawing on his own personal observations as well as the accounts of other travelers and historians. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of India, as well as for those interested in the experiences of Western travelers in the region during the 19th century.In Two Volumes.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.