Himalayan Journals — Complete by Joseph Dalton Hooker
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"Himalayan Journals — Complete" by Joseph Dalton Hooker is a travel and scientific exploration narrative written during the late 19th century. The work details Hooker's extensive travels through the Himalayan region, particularly Sikkim, Nepal, and the surrounding mountains, focusing on botany and geology. It serves as both a personal account of his adventures and an important scientific observation, providing insights into the flora, fauna, and cultures of the areas he explored. The
opening of the book introduces Hooker's journey to India and outlines his initial explorations, starting with the Sunderbunds and moving towards the Himalayan foothills. He describes the geography, the challenges he faced while traveling, and his experiences at different camps. Hooker shares his observations of the vegetation and wildlife, the local cultures, and the geological formations he encounters. His keen interest in botany is evident as he meticulously records various plant species, along with their characteristics and uses, setting the stage for the detailed natural history that unfolds in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hooker, Joseph Dalton, 1817-1911 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Himalayan Journals — Complete Or, Notes of a Naturalist in Bengal, the Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas, the Khasia Mountains, etc. |
| Credits | Scanned by Derek Thompson |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Natural history -- Himalaya Mountains |
| Subject | Himalaya Mountains -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6478 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jun 21, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1495 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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