In The Himalayas And On The Indian Plains

By Constance Frederica Gordon Cumming

Book Overview

In The Himalayas And On The Indian Plains is a travelogue written by C. F. Gordon Cumming. The book describes the author's journey through the Himalayas and the Indian plains in the late 19th century. The author shares his experiences of the people, culture, and landscapes that he encountered during his travels. The book is divided into chapters that cover different regions, including Kashmir, Ladakh, and the Punjab. The author also provides detailed descriptions of the flora and fauna of the region. The book is illustrated with numerous sketches and photographs taken by the author during his travels. It provides a fascinating insight into the life and culture of India during the colonial era. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, history, and culture.Detailed And Well-Illustrated Work, Describes Calcutta And Festivals, Railway Journeys, The Ganges, Hindu Pilgrims, Travels To Cawnpore, Lucknow, Agra, Muttra, Bindrabund, Delhi, Meerut, Simla, Cashmere, The Aboriginal Hill Tribes, Camp Life, Natural History, Animals, Plants Of The Himalayas, Chinese Tartary, Umballa, Massourie, Hardwar, Benares, Many Other Places, The People, Customs, Art, Architecture, Tribal Life, Etc.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: 1162971304
• ISBN13: 9781162971308
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 660 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"