Book
City of Djinns
A Year in Delhi
William Dalrymple
Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · March 25, 2003
Reading lane: India & South Asia Travel
Peeling back the layers of Delhi’s centuries-old history, City of Djinns is an irresistible blend of research and adventure.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
History in Layers
Delhi’s layered past unfolds with wit, curiosity, and a sense of adventure.
Come here for
- Seven “dead” cities alongside the Delhi of today
- Historical research enlivened by vivid characters
Expect
- A blend of history and travel writing
- The legend of djinns woven into Delhi’s story
Book Details
- Authors
- William Dalrymple
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Published
- March 25, 2003
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- India & South Asia Travel · Literary Travel
- Reading lane
- India & South Asia Travel
Affinity
Publisher Categories
Personal Memoirs
India & South Asia Travel
Travel Writing
About This Book
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, author William Dalrymple explores the seven "dead" cities of Delhi as well as the eighth city—today's...
