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Title: The Diary of a Hunter from the Punjab to the Karakorum Mountains

Note: Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by sp1nd, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
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Summary: "The Diary of a Hunter from the Punjab to the Karakorum Mountains" by Irby is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a detailed journal recounting the author's adventures, experiences, and preparations during his hunting excursion across various regions, including Cashmere and Ladâk. The narrative is rich with personal reflections, descriptions of the landscape, and insights into the culture and wildlife of these mountains, appealing to nature enthusiasts and historians alike. The opening of the diary introduces the author's intentions to document his journey, beginning with meticulous preparations for the extended trip. He outlines the selection and roles of his attendants, his equipment for hunting and fishing, and the various challenges he anticipates in the rugged terrain. As he sets off from Amritsir, the author vividly captures the arduous conditions of travel and the excitement of pursuing his passion for 'shikar' (hunting). His descriptions of the landscapes, wildlife encounters, and interactions with local individuals highlight his immersion in the adventure, setting a promising tone for the experiences that will unfold as he traverses the breathtaking mountains and valleys of the Karakorum. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Irby, Augustus Henry

EBook No.: 42674

Published: May 9, 2013

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: India -- Description and travel

Subject: Irby, Augustus Henry -- Diaries

Subject: Hunting -- India

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Diary of a Hunter from the Punjab to the Karakorum Mountains

Note: Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by sp1nd, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Diary of a Hunter from the Punjab to the Karakorum Mountains" by Irby is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a detailed journal recounting the author's adventures, experiences, and preparations during his hunting excursion across various regions, including Cashmere and Ladâk. The narrative is rich with personal reflections, descriptions of the landscape, and insights into the culture and wildlife of these mountains, appealing to nature enthusiasts and historians alike. The opening of the diary introduces the author's intentions to document his journey, beginning with meticulous preparations for the extended trip. He outlines the selection and roles of his attendants, his equipment for hunting and fishing, and the various challenges he anticipates in the rugged terrain. As he sets off from Amritsir, the author vividly captures the arduous conditions of travel and the excitement of pursuing his passion for 'shikar' (hunting). His descriptions of the landscapes, wildlife encounters, and interactions with local individuals highlight his immersion in the adventure, setting a promising tone for the experiences that will unfold as he traverses the breathtaking mountains and valleys of the Karakorum. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Irby, Augustus Henry

EBook No.: 42674

Published: May 9, 2013

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: India -- Description and travel

Subject: Irby, Augustus Henry -- Diaries

Subject: Hunting -- India

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.