Excerpt from Where Three Empires Meet
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book by E. F. Knight provides a rich and detailed account of the author's travels through the picturesque landscapes of northern India, encompassing the "Happy Valley" of Kashmir, the forbidding terrains of Western Tibet, Gilgit, and the adjoining regions. Written in the context of the late 19th-century political climate in India, this book offers a unique perspective on the complex dynamics between the British Empire, Russia, and China on the northern frontier of India. Along his journey, the author encounters a diverse cast of characters, including local servants, Buddhist lamas, and political figures, enabling him to paint a vivid portrait of the region's social and cultural fabric. This book presents a valuable historical record of a region on the cusp of significant change, with the encroachment of imperial powers into the traditional lifestyles of its inhabitants. Through the author's keen observations and insightful commentary, this book sheds light on the intricate relationship between man, nature, and the ever-evolving political landscape of the time. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333626747_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333626747
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333626747
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Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333626747
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