On a Truck Alone, to McMahon
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Author Description
I Wasn’t Trying To Discover New Places. I Wasn’t Going To Break Or Create A Record. I Was Going Only On An Impulse, Entirely My Own, Just Out Of The Natural Curiosity That Life Brings, The Delight Of Living. Was This Not A Valid Enough Reason? With Curiosity In Her Heart And A Prayer On Her Lips, Nabaneeta Hauled Herself On To A Truck And Set Off On A Journey To Fill Her Unfilled Bag Of Stories. Sacks, Paper Cartons, Steel Cupboards, Wicker Furniture, Baskets Of Angry, Clucking Chickens, And A Sharp Smell Surrounded Her. How Many Days In This Stench? How Many Hours? How Many Endless Moments? This Is A Travelogue Of Nabaneeta’s Journey From Jorhat In Assam All The Way To The Mcmahon Line At The Indo-tibetan Border, A Trip Undertaken On An Impulse, Detailing Her Encounters With Countless Ordinary Individuals, Their Reactions To A Middle-aged Woman’s Solo Road Trip In India In 1977, And The Extraordinary Events That Unfold Along The Way. Reflective And Humorous, The Narrative Presents Travel As An Avenue Of Liberation.
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THE THESIS
This travelogue investigates the personal and social implications of a solo female expedition across the rugged landscapes of Northeast India in 1977. Nabaneeta Dev Sen, a distinguished scholar and writer, utilizes her own experiences to examine the intersection of individual autonomy and societal expectations. By documenting her transit from Jorhat to the McMahon Line, she presents a framework where travel serves as a mechanism for self-discovery and a critique of gendered mobility in the late twentieth century.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A detailed account of a 1977 road trip through Assam and the Indo-Tibetan border regions.
- Observations on the social dynamics and reactions of local populations to a solo female traveler.
- A narrative exploration of the logistical realities of long-distance travel via commercial truck transport.
- Reflections on the philosophical motivations behind impulsive exploration and the pursuit of personal liberation.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Critics and readers frequently note the author's ability to balance humorous anecdotes with profound cultural observation. Experts highlight this work as a significant contribution to Indian travel literature, particularly for its candid portrayal of a woman navigating remote, male-dominated spaces.
Page Count:
216
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
OUP India
ISBN-10:
0199093725
ISBN-13:
9780199093724
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