Cashmere: Three Weeks In A Houseboat (1920)
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ISBN10: 1120269393
ISBN13: 9781120269393
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120269393
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Cashmere: Three Weeks In A Houseboat is a travelogue written by Ambrose Petrocokino and first published in 1920. The book chronicles the author's journey through the Kashmir region of India, where he spent three weeks living on a houseboat and exploring the local culture and landscape.Throughout the book, Petrocokino describes his experiences traveling through the picturesque countryside and interacting with the local people. He shares his observations on the customs, traditions, and daily life of the Kashmiri people, as well as their history and religion.The author also provides detailed descriptions of the natural beauty of the region, including its mountains, lakes, and gardens. He recounts his visits to famous landmarks such as the Mughal Gardens and the Shalimar Bagh.In addition to his travelogue, Petrocokino also includes a number of photographs and illustrations that help to bring his experiences to life for the reader.Overall, Cashmere: Three Weeks In A Houseboat is a fascinating account of one traveler's journey through a beautiful and culturally rich region of India. It offers a unique perspective on the area and its people, and is sure to be of interest to anyone interested in travel writing or the history and culture of India.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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