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100	1		_aHooker, Joseph Dalton, _d1817-1911
245	1	0	_aHimalayan Journals — Volume 2 : _bOr, Notes of a Naturalist in Bengal, the Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas, the Khasia Mountains, etc.
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-09-01
508			_aScanned by Derek Thompson
520			_a"Himalayan Journals — Volume 2" by Joseph Dalton Hooker is a scientific journal written in the mid-19th century. The book documents Hooker's extensive explorations and observations as a naturalist in the Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas, including insights into botany, geology, and the local cultures he encounters. The text serves as both a travelogue and a detailed account of the diverse flora and fauna, as well as the challenges faced during his journeys. The opening of the volume sets the stage for Hooker's second expedition into the Sikkim region, highlighting the political tensions he faces, particularly from the Dewan, who seeks to obstruct his progress. Hooker details the preparations for his journey, including the need to arrange supplies and deal with the uncooperative local authorities. As he traverses various terrains, he vividly describes the lush vegetation, local legends, and his encounters with the indigenous Lepcha people. His observations reflect both the beauty of the Himalayan landscape and the complexities of navigating the social and political landscape during his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNatural history -- Himalaya Mountains
653			_aHimalaya Mountains -- Description and travel
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6477
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