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ISBN 10: 1402194722 
ISBN 13: 9781402194726
Author: Arnold Henry Savage Landor

Across Coveted Lands or A Journey from Flushing to Calcutta Overland Volume 2 1st Table of contents:

Chapter I: Persepolis, Shiraz, and Fassa

• From Ispahan to Shiraz
• A Persian City and its Charms
• The Poets' Tombs (Saadi and Hafez)
• The Ruins of Persepolis: Detailed Description
• Journey to Fassa
• Local Customs and Encounters

Chapter II: From Fassa to Darab and Saidabad

• The Road Through Desolate Regions
• Meeting with Local Tribes and Authorities
• Challenges of Travel and Logistics
• Observations on the Persian Interior

Chapter III: Bam and the South-Eastern Border

• The Ancient City of Bam and its Citadel (Arg-e Bam)
• Its Strategic Importance
• The People and Local Conditions
• Approaching the Balochistan Frontier

Chapter IV: Through Wild Balochistan

• Entering Balochistan: The Transition to a New Region
• The Baloch People: Customs, Dress, and Hospitality
• The Harsh Terrain and Climate
• Encounters with Armed Tribesmen

Chapter V: The Mekran Coast and Persian-Baloch Frontier

• Journey along the Coastal Region
• Gwadar and its Significance (Port town, British/Omani influence)
• Disputed Territories and Frontier Politics
• Navigating the Coastal Environment

Chapter VI: Into British Territory - Seistan and Chagai

• Crossing into British India (modern-day Pakistan)
• The Deserts of Seistan and Chagai
• British Outposts and Administration
• The Great Game: Anglo-Russian Rivalry in the Region

Chapter VII: Quetta and the Bolan Pass

• The Strategic Importance of Quetta
• The British Military Presence
• The Bolan Pass: Its Geological and Strategic Significance
• Railway Development in the Region

Chapter VIII: From Quetta to Sukkur and Karachi

• Journey through the Plains of Sindh
• The Indus River
• Sukkur and its Barrage (if already built or concept discussed)
• Karachi: A Major Port City

Chapter IX: The Journey Across India to Calcutta

• Travel by Railway Across the Indian Subcontinent
• Observations on Indian Life, Cities, and Landscapes
• Varying Climates and Cultures Encountered
• Arrival in Calcutta: The End of the Overland Journey

Chapter X: Concluding Reflections

• Summary of the Challenges and Experiences
• Reflections on the Peoples and Cultures Encountered
• Geopolitical Observations on the "Coveted Lands"
• The Future of the Region

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