Wanderings of a Pilgrim in Search of the Picturesque, Volume 2 (of 2): During Four-And-Twenty Years in the East; With Revelations of Life in the Zenāna

Wanderings of a Pilgrim in Search of the Picturesque, Volume 2, published in 1850 by Fanny Parkes Parlby, is a travel narrative detailing her experiences over twenty-four years in India. The work focuses on the lives and customs of zenāna women, particularly highlighting the life of Her Highness the Bāiza Bā’ī amidst the socio-political backdrop of the time. Through personal anecdotes and vivid descriptions, Parlby contrasts Eastern cultural practices with European norms, providing valuable insights into 19th-century Indian society and the role of colonial administrators' spouses.