The Overland Guide-book A complete vade-mecum for the overland traveller, to India viâ Egypt.

"The Overland Guide-book" by James Barber is a 19th-century travel companion, giving people advice on how to travel to India through Egypt. Acting as a handbook, the book is filled with useful information about routes, places to stay, and how to get ready for the trip. It spotlights the rising importance of steamships connecting England and India. Barber uses his experience to show how traveling the Overland Route is much easier than going around the Cape of Good Hope, explaining each stop and what travelers might find. He drives home how much you need to prepare, giving tips for a great trip.