Travels In Ceylon And Continental India: Including Nepal And Other Parts Of The Himalayas, To The Borders Of Tibet (1848)

by Werner Hoffmeister

Book Overview

Travels in Ceylon and Continental India: Including Nepal and Other Parts of the Himalayas, to the Borders of Tibet is a travelogue written by Werner Hoffmeister in 1848. The book chronicles the author's journey through the Indian subcontinent, including his experiences in Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka), Nepal, and the Himalayan region.Hoffmeister's account provides a detailed description of the landscape, people, and culture of the regions he visited. He describes the natural beauty of the Himalayas, the customs and traditions of the people he encountered, and the political and social conditions of the time. The author also provides insights into the history and geography of the regions he explored.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a specific location or aspect of the journey. Hoffmeister's writing style is engaging, and he provides vivid descriptions that transport the reader to the places he visited. The book is also accompanied by illustrations, providing a visual representation of the landscapes and people he encountered.Travels in Ceylon and Continental India: Including Nepal and Other Parts of the Himalayas, to the Borders of Tibet is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and geography of the Indian subcontinent. It provides a first-hand account of a journey through some of the most beautiful and culturally rich regions of the world.With Some Notices Of The Overland Route, Appendices.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: 1165815184
• ISBN13: 9781165815180
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 534 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"