A Journey to Katmandu (the Capital of Napaul), with the Camp of Jung Bahadoor (eBook, ePUB) - Oliphant, Laurence
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Laurence Oliphant's 'A Journey to Katmandu' provides a fascinating account of his travels to the capital of Nepal, offering readers a vivid portrayal of the city's customs and culture. Written in a descriptive and engaging style, Oliphant's narrative is rich in detail, providing a glimpse into the exotic and mysterious world of 19th-century Nepal. The book blends elements of travelogue and adventure, making it a compelling read for those interested in exploring distant lands. Oliphant's vivid descriptions and keen observations bring the Nepalese landscape and people to life, immersing readers…mehr

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Laurence Oliphant's 'A Journey to Katmandu' provides a fascinating account of his travels to the capital of Nepal, offering readers a vivid portrayal of the city's customs and culture. Written in a descriptive and engaging style, Oliphant's narrative is rich in detail, providing a glimpse into the exotic and mysterious world of 19th-century Nepal. The book blends elements of travelogue and adventure, making it a compelling read for those interested in exploring distant lands. Oliphant's vivid descriptions and keen observations bring the Nepalese landscape and people to life, immersing readers in a foreign yet captivating setting. Within the context of colonial exploration and Orientalism, 'A Journey to Katmandu' offers valuable insights into the European perception of the East and the exotic Other. Laurence Oliphant, a prolific writer and traveler, drew on his own experiences and observations to craft this unique travel narrative. His background as a diplomat and journalist equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of intercultural encounters, shaping the insightful perspective reflected in his work. Recommended for readers interested in travel literature, cultural exploration, and historical perspectives on colonial encounters.
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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).