Publisher's Synopsis
Shooting In The Himalayas: A Journal Of Sporting Adventures And Travel In Chinese Tartary, Ladac, Thibet, Cashmere, Etc. (1854) is a book written by Frederick Markham, an avid adventurer and sportsman. The book is a detailed account of his travels and hunting expeditions in the Himalayan region, covering areas such as Chinese Tartary, Ladac, Thibet, and Cashmere.Markham's journal provides a vivid description of the landscapes, people, and wildlife he encountered during his journey. He narrates his experiences of hunting for game such as ibex, wild sheep, and antelope, and the challenges he faced while pursuing them in the rugged terrain of the Himalayas.Apart from his hunting adventures, Markham also provides insights into the culture, customs, and traditions of the local people he encountered during his travels. He documents his interactions with the nomadic tribes, Buddhist monks, and other inhabitants of the region, providing a rich cultural context to his travelogue.Shooting In The Himalayas is a captivating read for anyone interested in adventure, travel, and hunting. The book is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into a bygone era of exploration and discovery in one of the world's most fascinating regions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.
