A Narative of a Journey from Caunpoor to the Boorendo Pass in the Himalaya Mountains, Volume 1
Via Gwalior, Agra, Delhi, and Sirhind 1821-22

William Lloyd (Author), Alexander Gerard (Author)

9789391928537

Hardback, published 20 November 2024

468 pages
23 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.75 kg

In this book, the narrators attempt to give an account of their journey to Lake Mansarovar via Bekhur and Garo. It also gives interesting glimpses of the journey to Shatul and Boorendo Passes.

Starting their journey from Caunpoor, which was a military cantonment, the narrators first crossed the Doab to arrive at Kalpi and then travelled to Gwalior crossing Chamba, before going on to Agra, Mathura, etc., and later, the Sutlej River. The book is interspersed with interesting anecdotes, histories of the places, historical monuments, and the description of diverse flora and fauna.

• Vol. I
• Chapter I: Narrative from Caunpoor to Kurnaul 1
• Chapter II: Kurnaul to Subahtoo 54
• Chapter III: Subahtoo to Koteghur 138
• Chapter IV: Koteghur to Sooraan, the Summer Residence of the Rajah of Bussheer 178
• Chapter V: Koteghur to the Boorendo Pass 205
• Chapter VI: From Koteghur by Naan and Jeytuk to the Plains 263
• A Letter from the Late Mr. J. G. Gerard, detailing his Visit to the school and Boorendo pass, for the purpose of determining the line of Perpetual snow on the southern face of the Himalaya 281