Project Gutenberg 2003-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 149 Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) 1831 1904 Bishop, Isabella Lucy Bird Bishop, Isabella Bird Bishop, Mrs. J. F. Among the Tibetans There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #41635 "Among the Tibetans" by Isabella L. Bird is a travel narrative written during the late 19th century. This captivating account chronicles the author's adventurous journey through the stunning landscapes of Kashmir and into the remote areas of Lesser Tibet, exploring the rich cultural tapestries, the various peoples she encounters, and the challenges of travel in this rugged terrain. The opening of the work introduces us to the Initial stages of Bird's expedition, beginning in the well-known Vale of Kashmir, where she describes the contrasting beauty and socio-political complexities of the region. Bird sets out from Srinagar, detailing her companions, including her mischievous horse Gyalpo and an Afghan guard, Usman Shah, whose brashness often complicates their journey. As Bird ventures into Lesser Tibet, she paints vivid scenes of the breathtaking mountains and valleys, experiences the realities of local life, and begins to establish connections with the lively Tibetan culture. The narrative captures not only the physical landscape but also hints at the cultural richness and spiritual depth that await her further along her adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Description and travel Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy), 1831-1904 -- Travel -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region British -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region -- History -- 19th century Women travelers -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region -- Biography DS Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 191158 191159 2024-10-02T11:43:50.844802 2023-10-02T10:05:53.630278 text/html text/html 191151 191152 2024-10-02T11:43:51.081799 2023-10-02T10:05:53.778226 text/html text/html 145179 2024-10-02T11:43:56.654779 application/epub+zip 146988 2024-10-02T11:43:53.747795 application/epub+zip 142334 2024-10-02T11:43:52.574802 application/epub+zip 263555 2024-10-02T11:43:58.939781 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 253844 2024-10-02T11:43:56.007789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 239259 2022-09-02T13:40:04.165045 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180352 180380 2024-10-02T11:43:50.572800 2023-10-02T10:05:53.453343 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 175897 2020-12-27T20:46:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 71210 2020-12-27T20:46:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20007 2024-10-02T11:43:59.059756 application/rdf+xml 13150 2024-10-02T11:43:53.163787 image/jpeg 3394 2024-10-02T11:43:52.863795 image/jpeg 144589 2024-10-02T11:43:51.101804 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia