Among the Himalayas

By Laurence Austine Waddell

Book Overview

""Among the Himalayas"" is a travelogue written by L. Austine Waddell, detailing his experiences exploring the Himalayan region. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of his journey, including his encounters with local people, the geography and natural beauty of the region, and the religious and cultural traditions of the people who live there. Waddell provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, wildlife, and architecture he encounters, and also delves into the history and mythology of the region. The book is a fascinating account of a journey through one of the most awe-inspiring and culturally rich regions of the world, and offers readers a glimpse into the unique and fascinating world of the Himalayas.1899. An account of the author's travels in the 1890s in India and Sikkim, including sections on the Nepal and Tibet borders. As the author explains: During the past fourteen years I have traversed portions of the borderlands of Sikkim nearly every year, sketching, shooting, collecting, and especially exploring the customs of the people on the frontiers of Tibet, and of Nepal. This illustrated narrative of my journeyings I hope may reflect, in some measure, the keen enjoyment of travel in these regions, may awaken further interest in a fascinating though little known land, may assist in guiding the traveler to those features that are of greatest general interest, and bring home to the reader a whiff of the bracing breezes of the Himalayas. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076618918X
• ISBN13: 9780766189188
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"