""England to Calcutta, by the Overland Route, in 1845"" is a travelogue written by Frederick Walter Simms and published in 1878. The book details Simms' journey from England to India via the overland route in 1845. The overland route was a popular mode of transportation during the mid-19th century, as it allowed travelers to avoid the long sea voyage around the Cape of Good Hope. Simms' journey took him through France, Italy, Egypt, and across the...