Overview
On India's Frontier or Nepal the Gurkha's Mysterious Land is a book written by Henry Ballantine. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences while traveling through Nepal, which is known for its mystical beauty and the bravery of its Gurkha soldiers. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the geography, culture, and history of Nepal, as well as the customs and traditions of its people. The author describes his encounters with the Gurkhas, who are known for their loyalty, courage, and military skills. The book also delves into the political situation in Nepal during the early 20th century, and the impact of British colonialism on the region. Overall, On India's Frontier or Nepal the Gurkha's Mysterious Land is a fascinating read for anyone interested in learning more about the rich history and culture of Nepal, and the bravery of its people.1896. A look at the particulars for visiting the subject of this book, Nepal. Contents: Preparations for the Start; From Darjeeling to Segowli; Trouble in Securing Coolies; Deserted by Horseman and Cartdriver; The Terai Forest; We Enter the Himalayas; A Startling Experience; A Beautiful Road: Changing Coolies; Delayed at Bhimphedi; Climbing Cisagurdi; Encounter with the Havildar; Our First View of Khatmandu; We Arrive at the Nepal Capital; Strange Photographic Experiences; Curious Races and Social Customs; Impressive Interview with the Maharajah; The Maharajah's Assassination; and Returning to Calcutta.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Henry Ballantine
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jul 25, 2007
- | Number of Pages: 284 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 054803480X
- | ISBN-13: 9780548034804
