The Diary of a Pedestrian in Cashmere and Thibet is a travelogue written by William Henry Knight. The book is a detailed account of Knight's journey through the Himalayan regions of Cashmere and Thibet. The book is written in the form of a diary, with Knight recording his daily experiences, observations, and thoughts.The book begins with Knight's arrival in Cashmere, where he spends some time exploring the region's natural beauty and culture. He then embarks on a long and challenging journey through the Himalayas, crossing ...
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The Diary of a Pedestrian in Cashmere and Thibet is a travelogue written by William Henry Knight. The book is a detailed account of Knight's journey through the Himalayan regions of Cashmere and Thibet. The book is written in the form of a diary, with Knight recording his daily experiences, observations, and thoughts.The book begins with Knight's arrival in Cashmere, where he spends some time exploring the region's natural beauty and culture. He then embarks on a long and challenging journey through the Himalayas, crossing high mountain passes and traversing rugged terrain.Throughout the book, Knight provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes he encounters, as well as the people, animals, and customs of the region. He also reflects on his own experiences and the challenges he faces along the way.The Diary of a Pedestrian in Cashmere and Thibet is a fascinating account of a journey through some of the most remote and beautiful regions of the world. It offers a unique insight into the culture, history, and natural beauty of the Himalayas, as well as the challenges faced by those who seek to explore this rugged and unforgiving landscape.The first event after being settled in our new quarters was the arrival of a sheep, presented to us by the Kardar, or chief dignitary of the town, as a mark of affection and distinction. This, according to the strict letter of the law, we should have refused to accept; twenty days marching, however, while it had sharpened our appetites, had rather diminished our stores.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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