This book chronicles the work of Captain Linnaeus Tripe, a pioneering 19th-century photographer who documented India and Burma (Myanmar) in the 1850s. Commissioned by the East India Company, Tripe captured Buddhist and Hindu architecture and dramatic landscapes. His photographs, noted for their blend of artistry and precise surveyor skills, reflect his military background, which enabled him to maintain consistency despite challenging conditions. The volume includes images from his key 1854 and 1857 expeditions and contains essays on his photographic evolution, the significance of the sites he captured, as well as maps and a chronology of his journeys.
