Musalmani Mulakhantali Mushafari (A Traveller's Tale: Journey through the Gulf countries)  (Marathi, Paperback, Mr. Shripad Ramchandra Tikekar)

Marathi literature in India has sparse documentation of trips undertaken to India’s neighboring countries. Musalmani Mulkhatil Mushafari is one of the first travelogues, written in Marathi language that documents the travel experiences of Mr. Shripad Ramchandra Tikekar to some of the prominent Middle Eastern countries. This book was first published in the year 1931 and was recently revised and reprinted in the year 2019. Mr. Tikekar was a prolific writer, an excellent researcher and an acclaimed journalist who shot to fame in the 20th century. History, Sanskrit, Economics, Movies, Coal mines and Oil wells happen to be his prime areas of interest. Over his illuminating career, he is known to have authored, edited and translated close to 37 books. He was most famous for his lucid narrative style and his balanced perspective of writing with a sprinkling of humour. This book recounts the adventure, excitement and enthusiasm of the writer and is a must-read for all travel enthusiasts who wish to set out on a sojourn to Islamic countries around the world.