Notes of an Overland Journey Through France and Egypt to Bombay

"Notes of an Overland Journey Through France and Egypt to Bombay" by Emma Roberts is an early 19th-century travel story that follows the author's exciting trip from London to Bombay, presenting bright descriptions of her time in France, Egypt, and finally India. Roberts' account emphasizes the places she goes to, the people she meets along the way, and her thoughts on the cultural differences she observes between Europe and the East. The story begins with Roberts leaving London on a French steamboat, detailing the weather, the feel of the ship, and the struggles of traveling, like rough seas and hold-ups and details her arrival at Havre, her troubles with customs, and her appreciation of the area. She uses her detailed writing to set the stage for an interesting travel log that offers information about the lands, groups, and customs she will discover on her way to Bombay.