Delhi: Adventures in a Megacity

The book approaches Delhi not as a collection of dead historical monuments, but as a living, breathing, and chaotic organism. The text systematically explores how the city serves simultaneously as an alluring wonderland of economic dreams and a purgatorial maze for its residents. By choosing to walk through areas that most travel writers flatly ignore, the author uncovers the hidden human mechanics of a massive city in transition

• • The narrative chronicles Sam Miller’s literal journey across the concrete canvas of Delhi by walking its streets. Intentionally bypassing standard tourist hubs and imperial complexes, Miller navigates under-explored suburbs and commercial districts such as Nehru Place, Pitampura, Rohini, Ghaziabad, and Gurgaon.

    The book is built around his random, fascinating encounters with the city's diverse residents. He engages in deep conversations with individuals from all walks of life—including a professor of astrophysics, a crematorium attendant, various ragpickers, and members of the Police Brass Band. Through these interactions, the book weaves a rich tapestry of migration, urban development, pollution, and the shared survival strategies that define modern Delhi life