Travels in Kashmir and the Panjab - Containing a Particular Account of Government Character of Sikhs

Klappentext Written by Austrian baron Karl Alexander Anselm von Hügel (1795-1870), this travelogue was one of the first western books published on the Kashmir region. Von Hügel, who worked as a soldier, diplomat, botanist, explorer and ethnologist at various stages in his life, embarked on a trip to India in the 1830s as part of an extensive world tour. His account of his time in Kashmir and the Punjab was first published in German as a four-volume edition from 1840. He aimed to 'lift the veil' on Kashmir in an attempt to resolve the contentious reputation among Europeans of this unfamiliar region, and the book serves as a thorough guide to its history, geography, climate, culture and politics. This English translation and abridgement was prepared by Thomas Best Jervis (1796-1857) and published in 1845. Also included in this reissue is a biography that the author's son, Anatole von Hügel, privately published in 1903. Zusammenfassung First published in German! this travelogue of an Austrian baron's experiences in India was translated into English in 1845. The book was among the first western accounts of Kashmir! and the author was awarded a medal from the Royal Geographical Society for his exploration of the region. Inhaltsverzeichnis Editor's preface; Author's preface; Introduction; 1. Preparations for the journey; 2. The Panjab; 3. Confines of India and Tibet; 4. Arrival at Kashmír; 5. The Gurú or Sikh priest; 6. Approach to Atok; 7. Approach to the Sikh capital; 8. Entrance to Lahor; 9. Early history of Ranjít Singh's ancestors; 10. Journey homeward; 11. Brief political and geographical remarks on the kingdom founded by Ranjít Singh, and on the Panjáb; Preface; List of illustrations; Events in the life of Charles von Hügel; Distinction conferred on Charles von Hügel; 1. Inscription on the 'Hügeldenkmal'; 2. Memorial address Julius Wiesner; 3. Biographical sketch Alfred Baron von Reumont; 4. In memoriam Lady Georgiana Fullerton; 5. Presentation of the Patron's Medal of the Royal Geographical Society of London W. R. Hamilton; Notes....

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• Authors: Karl Alexander von H. Gel, Karl Alexander von H¿gel, Karl Alexander Von Hugel, Karl Alexander von Hügel
• Assisted by: T. B. Jervis (Translation), Jervis T. B. (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.09.2012
• EAN: 9781108046497
• ISBN: 978-1-108-04649-7
• No. of pages: 562
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Travel and Exploration in Asia
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; TRAVEL / Essays & Travelogues, TRAVEL / Asia / India & South Asia, India, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Asian History, Classic Travel Writing, C 1700 To C 1800, HISTORY / Asia / South / India