Excerpt from Notes on Goorkhás: Being a Short Account of Their Country, History, Characteristics, Clans, &C
These four enormous ridges stand out at right angles from the central axis of the Himalayas, and run parallel to each other nearly due south towards the plains. Each of these three natural divisions into which Nepal is divided by these lofty ridges is walled in on all four sides by mountain barriers - ou the north by the snowy range, on the south by the chain of sand stone hills, and on the east and west by one of the above ridges.
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Excerpt from Notes on Goorkhás: Being a Short Account of Their Country, History, Characteristics, Clans, &C
These four enormous ridges stand out at right angles from the central axis of the Himalayas, and run parallel to each other nearly due south towards the plains. Each of these three natural divisions into which Nepal is divided by these lofty ridges is walled in on all four sides by mountain barriers - ou the north by the snowy range, on the south by the chain of sand stone hills, and on the east and west by one of the above ridges.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed exploration of the Goorkhas, a fighting force originating from Nepal. The author delves into their history, characteristics, weaponry, attire, and religious practices. Tracing their roots to various indigenous tribes of Nepal, the book charts their rise to prominence as an independent power under the leadership of Prithvi Narayan Shah. It examines their military prowess, which garnered international recognition during the Anglo-Nepalese War, and sheds light on their unique culture and traditions. Through a comprehensive analysis of historical events, religious customs, and social norms, the book offers a rich understanding of the Goorkhas' identity and their enduring legacy as fierce warriors. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333562847_0
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