Kashmir: The land of streams and solitudes
H R Pirie, Kashmir: The land of streams and solitudes, London: John Lane The Bodley Head, 1909
269 pages with 25 colour plates and 112 black and white illustrations accompanied by guard sheet with the title letterpress; 1 unnumbered leaf of plates; 8 unnumbered advertisement pages at the end; cloth bound with gilt text at the front board and spine, top edges gilt and the other with uncut edges
10.5 x 8 in (26.5 x 20.5 cm)
Kashmir: The Land of Streams and Solitudes is a poignant examination of the Kashmir region, written by P. Pirie and published by John Lane The Bodley Head. This work provides readers with a vivid depiction of the culture, people, and landscapes of Kashmir during the early 20th century. The book is enhanced by 25 color plates and more than 100 black-and-white illustrations by H R Pirie, which effectively capture the natural grandeur and daily life of the region. Numerous chapters were derived from articles that were submitted to the Pioneer in Allahabad between 1904 and 1906, which offered contemporary perspectives on the subject. This publication functions as both a visual journey into the center of Kashmir during that era and a historical document.
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