Beyond the Pir Panjal (Classic Reprint): Life Among the Mountains and Valleys of Kashmir - Couverture souple

Neve, Ernest F.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0282528628 ISBN 13 : 9780282528621

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a vivid portrait of Kashmir’s mountains, people, and changing decades.
From the Pir Panjal range to the Jhelum basin, this immersive travelogue blends sweeping landscapes with intimate sketches of daily life. Rich in historical detail and practical insight, it examines the region’s people, faith, and the work of medical missions that shaped communities along the way. The narrative moves from scenic valleys to bustling towns, weaving in culture, climate, and the challenges of life in a remote frontier.

This edition offers a window into early 20th‑century Kashmir through the author’s observations, including field work, community stories, and the enduring rhythms of village life. It also documents the impact of floods, infrastructure, and mission efforts on health, education, and development. Readers will gain a grounded sense of place, history, and the human side of a valley famed for its beauty and complexity.

• Vivid scene setting of Alpine passes, river basins, and famed Kashmiri sites.


• Insights into village life, trade, and the social fabric of mountain communities.


• Accounts of medical mission work, hospital care, and relief efforts during crises.


• Historical context spanning Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, and colonial influences in Kashmir.

Ideal for readers of travel literature, regional history, and studies of mission work in South Asia. Experience the textures of a mountainous world where landscape and people intertwine.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0282528628
• ISBN 13: 9780282528621
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 439
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