Laurence Oliphant

A Journey to Katmandu (the Capital of Napaul), with the Camp of Jung Bahadoor (eBook, ePUB)

Including a Sketch of the Nepaulese Ambassador at Home

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "A Journey to Katmandu (the Capital of Napaul), with the Camp of Jung Bahadoor," Laurence Oliphant presents an evocative account of his travels in the mid-19th century, intertwining personal narrative with rich observations of Nepal's diverse cultures and landscapes. Written in a style that reflects the Victorian fascination with exploration, the text combines vivid descriptions with keen sociopolitical insights, illustrating the complex dynamics of British-Nepalese relations during a time of imperial expansion. Oliphant's poetic prose and attention to detail not only paint a portrait of Kathmandu'Äôs breathtaking beauty but also critique colonial attitudes and the exoticization of Eastern cultures prevalent in his day. Laurence Oliphant was not only a writer but also a diplomat and adventurer, which deeply informed his worldview and his literary voice. His experiences in various geopolitical contexts, particularly his role in the British diplomatic mission to Nepal, provided him with unique insights into the region's ethos and its peoples. Oliphant'Äôs travels were not merely adventures but explorations of identity, culture, and the nuanced interplay between Eastern and Western worlds. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in travel literature, Victorian narratives, or the cultural history of Nepal. Oliphant'Äôs work offers a historical lens through which one can appreciate the complexities of a rapidly changing globe, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the broader implications of exploration and cultural exchange.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 207
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066242718
• Artikelnr.: 58930431

Autorenporträt

Laurence Oliphant, a member of Parliament, was a South African-born British novelist, traveler, diplomat, British intelligence agent, Christian mystic, and Christian Zionist. During his lifetime, his most well-known work was the satirical novel Piccadilly (1870). Since then, his concept for Jewish farming settlements in the Holy Land, known as the Land of Gilead, has received increased attention. Oliphant represented the Stirling Burghs constituency in the UK Parliament. Laurence Oliphant was born in Cape Town, Cape Colony, as the only child of Sir Anthony Oliphant (1793-1859), a member of the Scottish landed elite, and Maria. Sir Anthony was the Attorney General of the Cape Colony when his son was born, but he was quickly appointed Chief Justice of Ceylon. Laurence spent his early life in Colombo, when his father bought a house called Alcove in Captains Gardens, which became known as Maha Nuge Gardens. Sir Anthony and his son are credited for introducing tea to Ceylon and cultivating 30 tea plants imported from China on the Oliphant Estate in Nuwara Eliya. In 1848 and 1849, he and his parents traveled through Europe. In 1851, he traveled with Jung Bahadur from Colombo to Nepal, gathering material for his debut book, A Journey to Katmandu (1852). Oliphant returned to Ceylon and then went to England to study law. Oliphant abandoned his legal studies to travel in Russia. The result of such voyage was his book The Russian Shores of the Black Sea (1853).