In 1860, as Harriet’s book was about to appear, John decided to republish his own narrative. Before a voyage to Brazil, he entrusted the text to a London magazine called Leisure Hour.

The book, Nagrota Under Siege, narrates how a deadly attack lead to numerous gun fights and the Army neutralising all three militants. Cover of the book Nagrota Under Siege by Bhaavna Arora.

On display through April 29, “A Book by its Cover: Decorative Book Bindings from the Medieval Codex to Contemporary Artists’ Books” shows how book bindings evolved from a necessity to a site of ...