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Title: Diary of a Pedestrian in Cashmere and Thibet
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman
Summary: "Diary of a Pedestrian in Cashmere and Thibet" by W. H. Knight is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work recounts the author's expedition through the mountainous regions of Cashmere and Tibet, capturing the beauty and challenges of travel in an era long before modern conveniences. It serves as both a personal chronicle and an account of the places visited, including descriptions of landscapes, cultures, and the peculiarities of travel at a time when much of the area remained largely unexplored by Westerners. The opening of the book sets the stage for Knight's journey, detailing his decision to escape the oppressive heat of India in favor of the cooler heights of Cashmere. He introduces the reader to his expedition team, including his humorous and resourceful Hindoo bearer, Mr. Rajoo, who plays a vital role in the logistics of their travels. Knight recounts initial experiences on their travels, characterized by a series of misadventures with local transport systems and vivid descriptions of the landscapes they traverse. With engaging anecdotes and a keen eye for detail, the prologue provides a glimpse into the trials and joys of ambitious exploration during a time of significant political and social change in British India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Knight, W. H. (William Henry)
EBook No.: 3639
Published: Jan 1, 2003
Downloads: 42
Language: English
Subject: Jammu and Kashmir (India) -- Description and travel
Subject: Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Description and travel
Subject: Knight, W. H. (William Henry) -- Travel -- India -- Jammu and Kashmir
Subject: Knight, W. H. (William Henry) -- Travel -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Diary of a Pedestrian in Cashmere and Thibet
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman
Summary: "Diary of a Pedestrian in Cashmere and Thibet" by W. H. Knight is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work recounts the author's expedition through the mountainous regions of Cashmere and Tibet, capturing the beauty and challenges of travel in an era long before modern conveniences. It serves as both a personal chronicle and an account of the places visited, including descriptions of landscapes, cultures, and the peculiarities of travel at a time when much of the area remained largely unexplored by Westerners. The opening of the book sets the stage for Knight's journey, detailing his decision to escape the oppressive heat of India in favor of the cooler heights of Cashmere. He introduces the reader to his expedition team, including his humorous and resourceful Hindoo bearer, Mr. Rajoo, who plays a vital role in the logistics of their travels. Knight recounts initial experiences on their travels, characterized by a series of misadventures with local transport systems and vivid descriptions of the landscapes they traverse. With engaging anecdotes and a keen eye for detail, the prologue provides a glimpse into the trials and joys of ambitious exploration during a time of significant political and social change in British India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Knight, W. H. (William Henry)
EBook No.: 3639
Published: Jan 1, 2003
Downloads: 42
Language: English
Subject: Jammu and Kashmir (India) -- Description and travel
Subject: Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Description and travel
Subject: Knight, W. H. (William Henry) -- Travel -- India -- Jammu and Kashmir
Subject: Knight, W. H. (William Henry) -- Travel -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.