Overview
On India's Frontier or Nepal the Gurkha's Mysterious Land is a book written by Henry Ballantine. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences while travelling through the frontier region between India and Nepal. The author, who was a British colonial administrator, describes the people, culture, and geography of the region, with a particular focus on the Gurkhas, the Nepalese ethnic group known for their bravery and military prowess.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the region. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography and history of the region, while the subsequent chapters delve deeper into topics such as the Gurkhas' customs and traditions, their military prowess, and their relationship with the British colonial authorities.Throughout the book, the author provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, wildlife, and people he encounters, painting a detailed picture of life on the frontier. He also reflects on the challenges faced by the British colonial administration in the region, including the difficulty of maintaining law and order in a remote and rugged terrain.Overall, On India's Frontier or Nepal the Gurkha's Mysterious Land is a fascinating account of a little-known region of the world, written by an experienced colonial administrator with a deep appreciation for the people and culture of the region.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: Sep 20, 2004
- | Number of Pages: 284 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1417945990
- | ISBN-13: 9781417945993
