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100 1 _aKnight, W. H.
_q(William Henry)
245 1 0 _aDiary of a Pedestrian in Cashmere and Thibet
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2003-01-01
508 _aJeroen Hellingman
520 _a"Diary of a Pedestrian in Cashmere and Thibet" by W. H. Knight is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work recounts the author's expedition through the mountainous regions of Cashmere and Tibet, capturing the beauty and challenges of travel in an era long before modern conveniences. It serves as both a personal chronicle and an account of the places visited, including descriptions of landscapes, cultures, and the peculiarities of travel at a time when much of the area remained largely unexplored by Westerners. The opening of the book sets the stage for Knight's journey, detailing his decision to escape the oppressive heat of India in favor of the cooler heights of Cashmere. He introduces the reader to his expedition team, including his humorous and resourceful Hindoo bearer, Mr. Rajoo, who plays a vital role in the logistics of their travels. Knight recounts initial experiences on their travels, characterized by a series of misadventures with local transport systems and vivid descriptions of the landscapes they traverse. With engaging anecdotes and a keen eye for detail, the prologue provides a glimpse into the trials and joys of ambitious exploration during a time of significant political and social change in British India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJammu and Kashmir (India) -- Description and travel
653 _aTibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Description and travel
653 _aKnight, W. H. (William Henry) -- Travel -- India -- Jammu and Kashmir
653 _aKnight, W. H. (William Henry) -- Travel -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3639
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