The Camel Merchant of Philadelphia (Stories from the Court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh)

📦 Product Details

• Author: Sarbpreet Singh
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Publication Date: 1 January 2023
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 256
• ISBN-10: 0143463136
• ISBN-13: 9780143463139
• Item Weight: 250 g

📖 About the Book

The Camel Merchant of Philadelphia and Other Stories of the Lost brings together evocative stories inspired by history, memory, migration, and the experiences of people whose lives have often remained outside the mainstream narrative.

Through engaging storytelling, Sarbpreet Singh explores the connections between the past and present, bringing forgotten or overlooked histories to life. The collection reflects on themes such as identity, displacement, belonging, cultural memory, and the enduring impact of historical events.

The stories offer readers a fascinating journey across places and periods, blending historical research with imaginative storytelling. The book is particularly appealing to readers interested in Indian history, Sikh history, migration, diaspora experiences, and literary explorations of the past.

✍️ About the Author

Sarbpreet Singh is a writer, playwright, storyteller, and podcaster whose work frequently explores history, culture, memory, and the Sikh experience.

He is known for bringing historical narratives to contemporary audiences through compelling storytelling. His work often connects personal stories with larger historical events, encouraging readers to look at familiar history from new perspectives.