James Fraser was a Scottish traveller, author and artist who illustrated and wrote about Asia Minor and India. Following the success of his book of Himalaya views, James Fraser decided to produce another work based on sketches which he brought back to England. Fraser's illustrations represent some of best and earliest picturesque views of India.

Originally published in eight parts, with three plates to each part. This work was begun by Rodwell and Martin, but apparently extended and finished by Smith, Elder.

Folio, 24 hand colored aquatint plates by Havell, Lewis and Fielding, after Fraser.

References:

Rideaux p. 336; Abbey Travel 494; not in Tooley; Archer p. 8; Bobins 249.


1. Front Cover
10. A View of Government House, from the Court House Street, taken from the House of Johnson & Co.
11. A View of Barrackpore House, with the Reach of the River
12. A View of the Town Hall
13. A View of the Scotch Church, from the Gate of Tank Square
14. View of St Andrew's Church, from Mission Row
15. View of Court House Street, from near the South Eastern Gate of Government House
16. View of Calcutta from the Glacis of Fort William
17. A View of the Loll Bazaar, from opposite the House of John Palmer Esq.
18. View of the Loll Bazaar and Portuguese Chapel, from the Circular Road
19. A View of the River, Shipping and Town, from near Smiths Dock
2. A View of Chandpal Ghat
20. View of St. John's Cathedral
21. A View of Calcutta from a Point opposite to Kidderpore
22. A View of Serampore, from the Park at Barrackpore
23. A View of the West Side of Tank Square
24. A View of the Black Pagoda, on the Chitpore Road
25. A View in the Bazaar, leading to the Chitpore Road
26. Back Cover
3. A View of Esplanade Row, from the Chouringhee Road
4. A View of Government House, from the Eastward
5. A View of the Botanic Garden House and Reach
6. A View of Esplanade Row, from the Reservoir at Chandpal Ghat
7. A View of Writers Buildings, from the Monument at the West End
8. A View of the opposite of Sulkhea Side, from the Respondentia Walk with a North-wester coming on
9. A View of Tank Square, from the West