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Hindu-Koh: Wanderings And Wild Sport On And Beyond The Himalayas (1889)

Hindu-Koh: Wanderings And Wild Sport On And Beyond The Himalayas (1889)

Macintyre, Donald

Hardcover

Sports GeneralTravel GeneralGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1437009255
ISBN13: 9781437009255
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 508
Weight: 2.01
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hindu-Koh: Wanderings And Wild Sport On And Beyond The Himalayas is a travelogue written by Donald Macintyre and originally published in 1889. The book chronicles Macintyre's adventures in the Hindu Kush mountain range, located in present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as his travels in the surrounding areas of the Himalayas. Throughout the book, Macintyre describes his encounters with local people, including various tribes and religious groups, and provides detailed accounts of his hunting expeditions for big game such as ibex, markhor, and snow leopard. He also shares his observations on the landscape, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as his experiences with the harsh weather conditions and difficult terrain.In addition to his personal experiences, Macintyre also includes historical and cultural information about the areas he visits, including the ancient Buddhist monasteries of Ladakh and the ruins of the lost city of Kapisa. The book is illustrated with numerous sketches and photographs taken by Macintyre himself, adding a visual element to his vivid descriptions.Overall, Hindu-Koh: Wanderings And Wild Sport On And Beyond The Himalayas provides a fascinating glimpse into a remote and little-known region of the world, as well as an insight into the mindset and experiences of a 19th-century adventurer.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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