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100 1 _aLe Bon, Gustave,
_d1841-1931
245 1 0 _aReis in Nepal :
_bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1887
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-06-22
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team
520 _a"Reis in Nepal" by Gustave Le Bon is an exploratory travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's journey through Nepal, detailing its mysterious landscapes, unique architecture, and the challenges he faced in reaching such a secluded location. The narrative combines elements of adventure and scientific inquiry, focusing on the archaeology and culture of Nepal while shedding light on the broader historical context of the region. At the start of the book, the author describes his fascination with Nepal, a land largely hidden from the outside world due to its mountainous barriers and restrictive access ruled by the British Indian government. He recounts the meticulous preparations necessary for his expedition, including gathering porters and supplies in the English city of Motihari, which serves as the launching point for his travels. As he navigates through the dense jungles and treacherous mountain paths leading to the capital city of Kathmandu, the narrative unfolds vividly, capturing both the daunting beauty of the Himalayan landscape and the rich cultural tapestry of the places he encounters along the way. The opening sets the stage for a blend of adventure and scholarly exploration, promising an intriguing journey into one of South Asia's most enigmatic regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNepal -- Description and travel
653 _aLe Bon, Gustave, 1841-1931 -- Travel -- Nepal
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16102
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