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Journal Of A Tour Through Part Of The Snowy Range Of The Himalaya Mountains: And To The Sources Of The Rivers Jumna And Ganges (1820)

Journal Of A Tour Through Part Of The Snowy Range Of The Himalaya Mountains: And To The Sources Of The Rivers Jumna And Ganges (1820)

Fraser, James Baillie

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Travel GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1104875284
ISBN13: 9781104875282
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 570
Weight: 2.79
Height: 1.16 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Journal of a Tour Through Part of the Snowy Range of the Himalaya Mountains: And to the Sources of the Rivers Jumna and Ganges is a historical travelogue written by James Baillie Fraser. The book was first published in 1820 and recounts Fraser's journey through the Himalayan mountains in northern India. Fraser was a Scottish artist and writer who traveled extensively in India during the early 19th century. In this book, he describes his journey through the Himalayas, including his encounters with local people, his observations of the landscape and wildlife, and his experiences of the weather and terrain. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Fraser's journey. He describes the various mountain ranges he encountered, including the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges, and provides detailed accounts of the rivers and streams he crossed, including the Jumna and Ganges. Throughout the book, Fraser provides vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the Himalayan region, including the snow-capped peaks, dense forests, and rushing rivers. He also provides insights into the cultural and social customs of the local people, including their religious beliefs and practices. Overall, Journal of a Tour Through Part of the Snowy Range of the Himalaya Mountains is a fascinating and insightful account of one man's journey through one of the world's most spectacular landscapes. It provides a unique perspective on the history, culture, and natural beauty of the Himalayan region, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in travel, history, or geography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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