On India's Frontier or Nepal the Gurkha's Mysterious Land (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162728155)

""On India's Frontier or Nepal the Gurkha's Mysterious Land"" is a book written by Henry Ballantine that explores the region between India and Nepal. The book is divided into several chapters and covers a variety of topics, including the history and culture of the Gurkha people, the geography of the region, and the author's personal experiences traveling through the area. Ballantine provides a detailed account of the Gurkha people, who are known for their bravery and military prowess, and their unique way of life. He also describes the natural beauty of the region, including the Himalayan Mountains and the jungles of Nepal. Throughout the book, Ballantine shares his encounters with local people, including farmers, traders, and soldiers. He also provides insight into the political situation in the region, including the tensions between India and Nepal. Overall, ""On India's Frontier or Nepal the Gurkha's Mysterious Land"" is a fascinating exploration of a lesser-known region of the world. It provides a wealth of information about the people, culture, and geography of the area, making it an essential read for anyone interested in South Asian history and culture.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
ISBN-10: 1162728159
ISBN-13: 9781162728155
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 282
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.59d