{"product_id":"india-discovered-john-keay","title":"India Discovered  -  John Keay","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"170\"\u003eIndia Discovered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"9ih6oe\" data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"185\"\u003e🔹 Author: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Keay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"rdn9zp\" data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"243\"\u003e🔹 Publisher: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCollins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"t70n0m\" data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e🔹 Edition \u0026amp; Year: First Edition, 1981\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"zb4la2\" data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"344\"\u003e🔹 Binding: Paperback\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"e01pyz\" data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"370\"\u003e🔹 Pages: 261\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"1xacf3y\" data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e🔹 Size: 5.5 in × 8.5 in\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69d40825-7318-8320-bb7e-1b7ecbf8c98d-14\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69d40825-7318-8320-bb7e-1b7ecbf8c98d-14\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-210\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cdb979e1-9a92-47c6-ac65-9f2ac146b430\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eIndia Discovered\u003c\/em\u003e by John Keay is a fascinating exploration of how India has been perceived, studied, and interpreted by outsiders over centuries. This 1981 first edition paperback (261 pages, 5.5 × 8.5 inches) combines historical narrative with intellectual inquiry, making it both informative and collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eJohn Keay, known for his engaging historical writing, examines the process by which India was “discovered” in the intellectual and cultural sense—through the writings of travelers, scholars, and colonial administrators. The book highlights how different perspectives shaped the understanding of India’s history, culture, and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eOne of the defining strengths of the work is its narrative approach. Rather than presenting a conventional history, Keay focuses on the interpreters of India, exploring how their observations and biases influenced the portrayal of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eThe book covers key figures and moments in the history of exploration and scholarship, shedding light on how knowledge about India evolved over time. It also reflects on the relationship between history, perception, and cultural representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eThe writing style is clear, engaging, and accessible, making the book suitable for general readers as well as those with academic interests. Keay’s storytelling brings historical figures and ideas to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eThe Collins publication adds to its credibility and readability, while the paperback format ensures convenience. As a first edition, the book holds additional value for collectors of historical and travel literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003eIndia Discovered\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a historical study—it is an exploration of how knowledge is formed and how a civilization is understood through different lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17fvu7l\" data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2747\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"3294\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"16z4bck\" data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2772\"\u003e✦ Author: John Keay\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"9k5j7k\" data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003e✦ Publisher: Collins, First Edition (1981)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dk2qqb\" data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003e✦ Format: Paperback, 261 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"evfti2\" data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003e✦ Size: 5.5 × 8.5 inches – standard format\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"2sktc9\" data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003e✦ Genre: History \/ Cultural Study\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1odliw1\" data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2992\"\u003e✦ Subject: Interpretation and discovery of India\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gfju9k\" data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3048\"\u003e✦ Themes: Exploration, perception, history, culture\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"n4r02\" data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3105\"\u003e✦ Writing Style: Narrative, analytical, and engaging\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"n9dktl\" data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3179\"\u003e✦ Cultural Importance: Insight into India’s historical interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xzm7ck\" data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003e✦ Ideal For: History readers, students, collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"x7mun7\" data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3294\"\u003e✦ ⭐ Collector Value: First edition historical paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8h7yoo\" data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3325\"\u003e🔹 Collector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3684\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis 1981 first edition paperback of \u003cem data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3382\"\u003eIndia Discovered\u003c\/em\u003e by John Keay is a valuable collectible for those interested in Indian history and travel literature. Its unique perspective, engaging narrative, and first edition status make it an excellent addition to collections focused on cultural studies, historical interpretation, and vintage non-fiction works.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)-14*var(--spacing))]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621326127347,"sku":"CBOO260","price":799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2922\/2643\/files\/b591513b-IMG_7247-scaled.jpg?v=1790941763","url":"https:\/\/collegestreetbook.in\/products\/india-discovered-john-keay","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}