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WHERE THREE EMPIRES MEET

- Narrative of travel in Kashmir, Western Tibet, Gilgit and other adjoining countries
Af: E. F. Knight Engelsk Paperback

WHERE THREE EMPIRES MEET

- Narrative of travel in Kashmir, Western Tibet, Gilgit and other adjoining countries
Af: E. F. Knight Engelsk Paperback
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In the spring of 1891, an intrepid Englishman set out on a year-long journey into the inhospitable region of Gilgit, near what used to be called "the roof of the world'', where the three great empires of that century”the British, Russian and Chinese”came together on the map.Setting out from the beautiful valley of Kashmir, E.F. Knight traversed the mountain tracts between the invincible ranges of Hindukush and Karakoram, interacting withocals and experiencing their way ofife first-hand. He brings to his readers the sights and sounds of exoticands”undivided Kashmir, Western Tibet, Gilgit and theands beyond.A fascinating travelogue of colonial times, this book also brings out the geo-political significance of the region and the undercurrent of political strategizing at play amongst the three great empires. Knight''s visit toadakh and subsequent participation in Colonel Durand''s historic expedition against the raiding Hunza-Nagara stand out amongst the many adventures he has along the way.
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In the spring of 1891, an intrepid Englishman set out on a year-long journey into the inhospitable region of Gilgit, near what used to be called "the roof of the world'', where the three great empires of that century”the British, Russian and Chinese”came together on the map.Setting out from the beautiful valley of Kashmir, E.F. Knight traversed the mountain tracts between the invincible ranges of Hindukush and Karakoram, interacting withocals and experiencing their way ofife first-hand. He brings to his readers the sights and sounds of exoticands”undivided Kashmir, Western Tibet, Gilgit and theands beyond.A fascinating travelogue of colonial times, this book also brings out the geo-political significance of the region and the undercurrent of political strategizing at play amongst the three great empires. Knight''s visit toadakh and subsequent participation in Colonel Durand''s historic expedition against the raiding Hunza-Nagara stand out amongst the many adventures he has along the way.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 384
ISBN-13: 9788129148193
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 8129148196
Udg. Dato: 10 sep 2017
Længde: 28mm
Bredde: 219mm
Højde: 143mm
Forlag: Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd
Oplagsdato: 10 sep 2017
Forfatter(e): E. F. Knight
Forfatter(e) E. F. Knight


Kategori Biografier, sande fortællinger og nonfiktion


ISBN-13 9788129148193


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 384


Udgave


Længde 28mm


Bredde 219mm


Højde 143mm


Udg. Dato 10 sep 2017


Oplagsdato 10 sep 2017


Forlag Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd

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