About this book
An Account of The Kingdom of Nepal And of the Territories Annexed to this Dominion by the House of Gorkha by Francis Hamilton delivers a vivid, first-hand portrait of Nepal’s peoples, landscape, and politics from the perspective of an early 19th-century British physician and naturalist. Blending history and travel writing, Hamilton’s survey records the rise of the Gorkha dynasty, detailed ethnographies of Himalayan tribes, the region’s geography, flora and fauna, and the administrative, legal, and military systems that shaped the kingdom.
Readers will find meticulous descriptions of mountain and plain regions, agricultural practices, mineral resources, religious customs, and the diverse languages and social customs of Newars, Magars, Gurungs, Kiratis and others. Hamilton’s observational style situates Nepal within broader South Asian political dynamics and colonial-era curiosity, offering valuable context for scholars of Himalayan history and comparative ethnography without sensationalism.
Ideal for history and travel enthusiasts, South Asia scholars, and listeners drawn to classical travelogues, this audiobook illuminates the natural and human landscape of Nepal through careful reporting and rich detail. Listen to gain a grounded, historical perspective on the formation of modern Nepal and its cultural mosaic.
