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

Klappentext An Austrian baron's 1845 travelogue of his experiences in India - one of the first western books on the Kashmir region. 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