Project Gutenberg 2004-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 51 Hooker, Joseph Dalton 1817 1911 Hooker, J. D. (Joseph Dalton) Himalayan Journals — Volume 1 Or, Notes of a Naturalist in Bengal, the Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas, the Khasia Mountains, etc. Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Scanned by Derek Thompson "Himalayan Journals — Volume 1" by Joseph Dalton Hooker is a scientific publication crafted in the mid-19th century. This detailed account highlights Hooker's explorations and observations of the natural history, botany, and geography of regions including Bengal, Sikkim, Nepal, and the eastern Himalayas. The work offers an in-depth perspective on the flora and fauna he encountered and provides insights into the scientific and cultural landscapes of the time. The opening of the book sets the stage for Hooker’s journey, detailing his motivations for exploration, connections with notable scientific figures such as Sir James Colvile and Dr. Falconer, and the logistical preparations for his expedition. Hooker describes his departure from England and arrival in Calcutta, where he prepares for a journey into the less-travelled regions of the Himalayas. With detailed observations of the landscape and vegetation around Sunderbunds and Calcutta Botanic Garden, the narrative reveals his keen scientific focus and the rich biodiversity he aims to study. Elements of his adventure include interactions with various geographical features, native flora, and the social conditions of the regions he traverses, establishing a foundation for the comprehensive natural history studies that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Natural history -- Himalaya Mountains Himalaya Mountains -- Description and travel DS Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Science - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 804258 804198 2024-10-03T09:26:11.978485 2023-10-03T08:33:50.375959 text/html text/html 804251 804191 2024-10-03T09:26:12.416498 2023-10-03T08:33:50.598962 text/html text/html 395454 2024-10-03T09:26:24.000428 application/epub+zip 406993 2024-10-03T09:26:16.592500 application/epub+zip 392125 2024-10-03T09:26:14.770473 application/epub+zip 694956 2024-10-03T09:26:30.013492 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 659670 2024-10-03T09:26:22.966419 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 518097 2022-09-03T12:04:12.381243 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 769981 769973 2024-10-03T09:26:11.221515 2023-10-03T08:33:49.992970 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 765073 2020-12-29T17:42:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 301023 2020-12-29T17:42:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19458 2024-10-03T09:26:30.465392 application/rdf+xml 16012 2024-10-03T09:26:15.569459 image/jpeg 3708 2024-10-03T09:26:15.192461 image/jpeg 393162 2024-10-03T09:26:12.482507 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