Author: Brigid Keenan
Publisher: Hachette India
ISBN: 935009729X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
‘A beautifully written, meticulously researched journey through time in Kashmir’ – Basharat Peer The very name Kashmir conjures up magical images, from the real garden paradise of Shalimar to Thomas Moore’s fantastic descriptions in “Lalla Rookh”. Recounting the story of this colourful and fascinating region as it appears in travel writing, literature, and historical works from ancient times to the present day, Travels in Kashmir offers a lively and comprehensive guide to a land little understood in the West. Beginning with an informal history of Kashmir – from the legends of the twelfth-century Kalhana to the accounts of British colonial rulers – the book brings together a wide variety of engaging travellers’ tales, reports, and descriptions that vividly illustrate the changing perceptions of the area – both Indian and European – throughout the years. Of particular interest is a section on the arts, crafts, and craftspeople of Kashmir, which focuses specifically on the shawl-weaving, carpet-making, and papier mâché works that have gained international renown. Throughout, Keenan proves a sharp as well as sympathetic observer with an eye for the amusing and the poignant, and the entertaining way she unfolds the story of Kashmir’s people, places, and crafts makes this a book that will be enjoyed by tourists, readers of travel writing, and anyone interested in one of the most unusual and beautiful places in the world.
Travels in Kashmir
Author: Brigid Keenan
Publisher: Hachette India
ISBN: 935009729X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
‘A beautifully written, meticulously researched journey through time in Kashmir’ – Basharat Peer The very name Kashmir conjures up magical images, from the real garden paradise of Shalimar to Thomas Moore’s fantastic descriptions in “Lalla Rookh”. Recounting the story of this colourful and fascinating region as it appears in travel writing, literature, and historical works from ancient times to the present day, Travels in Kashmir offers a lively and comprehensive guide to a land little understood in the West. Beginning with an informal history of Kashmir – from the legends of the twelfth-century Kalhana to the accounts of British colonial rulers – the book brings together a wide variety of engaging travellers’ tales, reports, and descriptions that vividly illustrate the changing perceptions of the area – both Indian and European – throughout the years. Of particular interest is a section on the arts, crafts, and craftspeople of Kashmir, which focuses specifically on the shawl-weaving, carpet-making, and papier mâché works that have gained international renown. Throughout, Keenan proves a sharp as well as sympathetic observer with an eye for the amusing and the poignant, and the entertaining way she unfolds the story of Kashmir’s people, places, and crafts makes this a book that will be enjoyed by tourists, readers of travel writing, and anyone interested in one of the most unusual and beautiful places in the world.
Publisher: Hachette India
ISBN: 935009729X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
‘A beautifully written, meticulously researched journey through time in Kashmir’ – Basharat Peer The very name Kashmir conjures up magical images, from the real garden paradise of Shalimar to Thomas Moore’s fantastic descriptions in “Lalla Rookh”. Recounting the story of this colourful and fascinating region as it appears in travel writing, literature, and historical works from ancient times to the present day, Travels in Kashmir offers a lively and comprehensive guide to a land little understood in the West. Beginning with an informal history of Kashmir – from the legends of the twelfth-century Kalhana to the accounts of British colonial rulers – the book brings together a wide variety of engaging travellers’ tales, reports, and descriptions that vividly illustrate the changing perceptions of the area – both Indian and European – throughout the years. Of particular interest is a section on the arts, crafts, and craftspeople of Kashmir, which focuses specifically on the shawl-weaving, carpet-making, and papier mâché works that have gained international renown. Throughout, Keenan proves a sharp as well as sympathetic observer with an eye for the amusing and the poignant, and the entertaining way she unfolds the story of Kashmir’s people, places, and crafts makes this a book that will be enjoyed by tourists, readers of travel writing, and anyone interested in one of the most unusual and beautiful places in the world.
Travels in Ladâk, Tartary, and Kashmir
Author: Henry D'Oyley Torrens
Publisher: London Saunders, Otley 1862.
ISBN:
Category : Asia, Central
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Publisher: London Saunders, Otley 1862.
ISBN:
Category : Asia, Central
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Travels in the Himalayan Provinces of Hindustan and the Panjab
Author: William Moorcroft
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Asia, Central
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Asia, Central
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Jammu & Kashmir
Author: Swati Mitra
Publisher: Eicher Goodearth Limited
ISBN: 9380262450
Category : Jammu and Kashmir (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Publisher: Eicher Goodearth Limited
ISBN: 9380262450
Category : Jammu and Kashmir (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Travels in India and Kashmir
Author: Erich Schönberg
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Travels in Kashmir from 1819-1825
Author: William Moorcroft
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Jammu and Kashmir (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Jammu and Kashmir (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Travels in Kashmir and the Panjab...
Author: Carl Alexander von Hügel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Travels in Ladak, Tartary, and Kashmir
Author: Sir Henry D'Oyley Torrens
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Travels in India and Kashmir
Author: Erich von baron Schonberg
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Travels in Ladâk, Tartary, and Kashmir
Author: Henry D'Oyley Torrens
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019632192
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is a travelogue that recounts the author's adventures in Ladakh, Tartary, and Kashmir during the 19th century. It offers insights into the culture, customs, and landscape of the region and provides a vivid portrait of life in this remote part of the world. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on these regions during a period of significant political, social, and cultural change. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019632192
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is a travelogue that recounts the author's adventures in Ladakh, Tartary, and Kashmir during the 19th century. It offers insights into the culture, customs, and landscape of the region and provides a vivid portrait of life in this remote part of the world. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on these regions during a period of significant political, social, and cultural change. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.