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Among the Tibetans
Isabella Bishop (n?e Bird) published Among the Tibetans in 1894 and recounts her adventures of five years earlier. Bird was recommended an open-air life from an early age as a cure for her physical and nervous difficulties. She had previously toured the United States and Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the Sandwich Islands, and the Far East before her marriage to Dr John Bishop. After his death in 1886, Isabella resolved to travel again, although now for missionary purposes. She studied practical medicine at St Mary's Hospital in London and was baptised in a ceremony of total immersion. She travelled to India and Tibet in 1889, both visiting medical missions and embarking on the journey into Ladakh on horseback and by houseboat, camping and living among the natives. The book recounts her observations of day-to-day life in the area, as well as its politics and environment.
Diary of a Pedestrian in Cashmere and Thibet
This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
The Metal Monster & the Moon Pool: Two SF Novels in One Edition
"The Metal Monster" ? Dr. Goodwin is on a botanical expedition in the Himalayas. There he meets Dick Drake, the son of one of his old science acquaintances. They are witnesses of a strange aurora-like effect, but seemingly a deliberate one. As they go out to investigate, they meet Goodwin's old friends Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brother and sister scientists. The group is saved from death in the mountains by a magnificent woman they get to know as Norhala. They are led to a hidden valley occupied by what they name "The Metal Monster", a strange metal city occupied by the metal animate Things Norhala commands. This city is governed by what they call the Metal Emperor, assisted by the Keeper of the Cones. "The Moon Pool" deals with an advanced race which has developed within the Earth's core. Eventually their most intelligent members create an offspring. This created entity encompasses both great good and great evil, but it slowly turns away from its creators and towards evil. The entity is called either the Dweller or the Shining One.
Western Himalaya and Tibet a Narrative of a Journey Through the Mountains of Northern India During the Years 1847-8
Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Western Himalaya and Tibet A Narrative of a Journey Through the Mountains of Northern India During the Years 1847-8. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after many years, back in print. This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by Thomas Thomson, which is now, at last, again available to you. Get the PDF and EPUB NOW as well. Included in your purchase you have Western Himalaya and Tibet A Narrative of a Journey Through the Mountains of Northern India During the Years 1847-8 in EPUB AND PDF format to read on any tablet, ereader, desktop, laptop or smartphone simultaneous - Get it NOW. Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside Western Himalaya and Tibet A Narrative of a Journey Through the Mountains of Northern India During the Years 1847-8: Look inside the book: Appointment to a Mission about to proceed to Tibet-Leave Firozpur for Simla-Approach to the Mountains-Appearance of Himalaya from Plains of India-Kalka-Ascent to Kussowlee-Vegetation of Plainward Face-Origin of Kussowlee Ridge-Climate and Vegetation of Kussowlee-Aspect of inner ranges-Road from Kussowlee to Simla-Sabathu-Cross Gambar River-Haripur-Tropical Vegetation of Basin of Gambar-Steep Ascent to Simla-its extent and situation-its Vegetation-Oak-forest-Pines-Flora of Spring Months-of Rainy Season-View from Peak of Jako-Structure of Mountain Ranges1 ...Appointment to a Mission about to proceed to Tibet-Leave Firozpur for Simla-Approach to the Mountains-Appearance of Himalaya from Plains of India-Kalka-Ascent to Kussowlee-Vegetation of Plainward Face-Origin of Kussowlee Ridge-Climate and Vegetation of Kussowlee-Aspect of inner ranges-Road from Kussowlee to Simla-Sabathu-Cross Gambar River-Haripur-Tropical Vegetation of Basin of Gambar-Steep Ascent to Simla-its extent and situation-its Vegetation-Oak-forest-Pines-Flora of Spring Months-of Rainy Season-View from Peak of Jako-Structure of Mountain Ranges.