{"product_id":"ladak-physical-statistical-and-historical-with-notices-of-the-surrounding-countries-hardback-9789391928339","title":"Ladak; Physical, Statistical and Historical with Notices of the Surrounding Countries (Hardback) 9789391928339","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLadak\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003ePhysical, Statistical and Historical with Notices of the Surrounding Countries\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlexander Cunningham (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9789391928339\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 20 November 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e552 pages\u003cbr\u003e23 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.9 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFirst published in London in 1854, this book by Alexander Cunningham is a comprehensive book on Ladakh. Cunningham travelled to Ladakh twice, once in 1846, and the second time in the following year, 1847 – and by a different route on each occasion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresented in lucid language, Cunningham has well depicted the people and region of Ladakh. The book covers a wide spectrum that ranges from the Tibetan language and its alphabet and pronunciation; a concise account of the religious beliefs and practices of Tibetan Buddhists, and the rise of Lamas; the people's habitat, lifestyle, rites, ceremonies and social customs; a description of the physical appearance of the population; of the flora and fauna; and their commerce and history. This book is also a treasure house of information on the geography of the area: lakes, springs, rivers, mountains, moisture, radiation, winds, rain and snow; the principal roads, passes and bridges; boundaries, districts and neighbouring countries; and the government and administration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book has superb sketches of the landscape and people, and line drawings of religious objects, as well as human and animal skulls. Cunningham has also included tables on comparison of dialects, and on magnetic as well as meteorological observations noted over a period of time.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Introduction 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII Geography 25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIII Mountain 41\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIV Rivers 82\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV Lake and Springs 136\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVI Roads, Passes, Bridges 146\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVII Climate 171\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVIII Production 195\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIX Commerce 238\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX Government 257\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXI People 285\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXII History 316\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXIII Religion 356\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXIV Language 387\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXV Comparison of the Various Alpine Dialects, from the Indus to the Ghagra 397\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXVI Magnetical Observations 421\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXVII Meteorological Observations 442\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Manohar Books","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52652726944024,"sku":"9789391928339","price":57.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/ladak-physical-statistical-and-historical-with-notices-of-the-surrounding-countries-hardback-9789391928339","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}