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From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan

by Helena Blavatsky

First published
1879
Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free

About the book

"From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan" by H. P. Blavatsky is a literary work published in serial installments from 1879 to 1886. Written as letters from India to Russian periodicals, this travelogue blends vivid descriptions of Indian landscapes and ancient temples with accounts of mysterious yogis performing apparent miracles. Blavatsky explores Indian spiritual traditions while offering sharp criticism of British colonial rule. The unfinished series achieved stunning success in Russia, though later critics questioned the reliability of her fantastical narratives, calling the work an imaginative mixture of fact and fiction.

  • India
  • Blavatsky, H. P. (Helena Petrovna), 1831-1891

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #6687. From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan on Wikipedia.

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