Descrizione
Batsford (Travel books) ; 1983; 0713438231; Rilegato con titoli in oro al dorso, sovracoperta ; 24 x 16 cm; pp. 158; Volume illustrato con 7 foto a col, 39 fotografie in b./n. fuori testo, 7 mappe,; Presenta leggeri segni d’uso ai bordi (piccole imperfezioni), interno senza scritte, volume brunito; Buono, (come da foto). ; The scenery of the Himalayas is legendary, comprising the highest mountains in the world, together with an air of mystery. Yet this region’s people, religions and natural history are virtually unknown in the west. This is perhaps not surprising, in view of the general inaccessibility of the area, but it is now beginning to establish itself on the tourist itinerary. The authors look at the three best-known ‘kingdoms’ of the Himalayas, explaining how their extraordinary cultural and natural diversity evolved, and imparting a sense of their fascination to the outside visitor. Nepal, the largest of the kingdoms, is still little known outside its capital and a few main routes. Sikkim, the smallest of the three, is at last becoming more accessible now that it is part of India, while Bhutan, the most remote and magical of the three, is only just opening its doors to the lucky few thousand travellers each year. This book explores all the areas that foreign travellers are able to reach, looking all the time at the real country and people, untouched by the ubiquitous marks of western civilization. No visit to the spectacular Himalayan region could ever be forgotten, nor should it. It is therefore essential that the intending traveller has the necessary background information prior to setting out, which is here provided. Useful maps and photographs, most of which were taken by the authors themselves, complete this fascinating account. The illustrations on the jacket show, on the front, Namche Bazaar (Nauche) in the Khumbu region of east Nepal (Bob Gibbons), and on the back, Punakha Dzong and an informal local market, Bhutan (Bob Ashford). ;
