Journal Of A Tour Through Part Of The Snowy Range Of The Himalaya Mountains: And To The Sources Of The Rivers Jumna And Ganges (1820)

By James Baillie Fraser

Book Overview

""Journal Of A Tour Through Part Of The Snowy Range Of The Himalaya Mountains: And To The Sources Of The Rivers Jumna And Ganges"" is a travelogue written by James Baillie Fraser in 1820. The book chronicles the author's journey through the Himalayan Mountains, specifically the Snowy Range, and his exploration of the sources of the rivers Jumna and Ganges. Fraser provides a detailed account of his experiences, including descriptions of the landscape, weather, flora, fauna, and the people he encountered. He also includes sketches and illustrations of the places he visited, adding to the vividness of his narrative. The book is an important historical document that provides valuable insight into the geography and culture of the region during the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel literature, geography, or the history of South Asia.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: 1166208915
• ISBN13: 9781166208912
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 570 Pages
• Weight: 2.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"