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Title:
Himalayan Journals — Volume 2
Or, Notes of a Naturalist in Bengal, the Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas, the Khasia Mountains, etc.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Scanned by Derek Thompson
Summary: "Himalayan Journals — Volume 2" by Joseph Dalton Hooker is a scientific journal written in the mid-19th century. The book documents Hooker's extensive explorations and observations as a naturalist in the Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas, including insights into botany, geology, and the local cultures he encounters. The text serves as both a travelogue and a detailed account of the diverse flora and fauna, as well as the challenges faced during his journeys. The opening of the volume sets the stage for Hooker's second expedition into the Sikkim region, highlighting the political tensions he faces, particularly from the Dewan, who seeks to obstruct his progress. Hooker details the preparations for his journey, including the need to arrange supplies and deal with the uncooperative local authorities. As he traverses various terrains, he vividly describes the lush vegetation, local legends, and his encounters with the indigenous Lepcha people. His observations reflect both the beauty of the Himalayan landscape and the complexities of navigating the social and political landscape during his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hooker, Joseph Dalton, 1817-1911
EBook No.: 6477
Published: Sep 1, 2004
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Natural history -- Himalaya Mountains
Subject: Himalaya Mountains -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Himalayan Journals — Volume 2
Or, Notes of a Naturalist in Bengal, the Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas, the Khasia Mountains, etc.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Scanned by Derek Thompson
Summary: "Himalayan Journals — Volume 2" by Joseph Dalton Hooker is a scientific journal written in the mid-19th century. The book documents Hooker's extensive explorations and observations as a naturalist in the Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas, including insights into botany, geology, and the local cultures he encounters. The text serves as both a travelogue and a detailed account of the diverse flora and fauna, as well as the challenges faced during his journeys. The opening of the volume sets the stage for Hooker's second expedition into the Sikkim region, highlighting the political tensions he faces, particularly from the Dewan, who seeks to obstruct his progress. Hooker details the preparations for his journey, including the need to arrange supplies and deal with the uncooperative local authorities. As he traverses various terrains, he vividly describes the lush vegetation, local legends, and his encounters with the indigenous Lepcha people. His observations reflect both the beauty of the Himalayan landscape and the complexities of navigating the social and political landscape during his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hooker, Joseph Dalton, 1817-1911
EBook No.: 6477
Published: Sep 1, 2004
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Natural history -- Himalaya Mountains
Subject: Himalaya Mountains -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.