02306cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324501130014726400510026030000470031133600260035833700260038433800360041050000310044650800450047752013080052253400450183065300210187565300360189685600430193299900170197530364UtSlPG20260610133707.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aHamilton, Francis,d1762-182913aAn Account of The Kingdom of Nepal :bAnd of the Territories Annexed to this Dominion by the House of Gorkha 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-10-29  aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler  a"An Account of The Kingdom of Nepal" by Francis Buchanan Hamilton is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work aims to provide a comprehensive description of Nepal, its geography, people, and customs, particularly in the context of the political landscape prior to the Anglo-Nepalese War. The narrative addresses the diverse tribes inhabiting the territory, the influences of Hindu colonization, and the cultural dynamics that define this mountainous region.  The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed examination of Nepal, beginning with the author's methodology in gathering information about the country's inhabitants and geography. Buchanan Hamilton recounts his experiences living in Kathmandu and his interactions with local informants, including Brahmins and tribal leaders. He outlines how these interactions contributed to his understanding of the various ethnic groups, their customs, and the political history of Nepal as it transitions from the rule of the Gorkha dynasty. Through this initial exploration, the author prepares the reader for an in-depth analysis of the tribes, their societal structures, and the interplay of local traditions within the broader context of Hinduism and Buddhism in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNepal -- History  aNepal -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30364  c71210d71210