Himalayan Journals — Volume 1 by J. D. (Joseph Dalton) Hooker
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CHAPTER IV.
Leave Bhaugulpore -- Kunker -- Colgong -- Himalaya, distant view of -- Cosi, mouth of -- Difficult navigation -- Sand-storms -- Caragola-Ghat -- Purnea -- Ortolans -- Mahanuddy, transport of pebbles, etc. -- Betel-pepper, cultivation of -- Titalya -- Siligoree -- View of outer Himalaya -- Terai -- Mechis -- Punkabaree -- Foot of mountains -- Ascent to Dorjiling -- Cicadas -- Leeches -- Animals -- Kursiong, spring vegetation of -- Pacheem -- Arrive at Dorjiling -- Dorjiling, origin and settlement of -- Grant of land from Rajah -- Dr. Campbell appointed superintendent -- Dewan, late and present -- Aggressive conduct of the latter -- Increase of the station -- Trade -- Titalya fair -- Healthy climate for Europeans and children -- Invalids, diseases prejudicial to. CHAPTER V. View from Mr. Hodgson's of range of snowy mountains -- Their extent and elevation -- Delusive appearance of elevation -- Sinchul, view from and vegetation of -- Chumulari -- Magnolias, white and purple -- _Rhododendron Dalhousiae, arboreum_ and _argentium_ -- Natives of Dorjiling -- Lepchas, origin, tradition of flood, morals, dress, arms, ornaments, diet -- Cups, origin and value -- Marriages -- Diseases -- Burial -- Worship and religion -- Bijooas -- Kumpa Rong, or Arrat -- Limboos, origin, habits, language, etc. -- Moormis -- Magras -- Mechis -- Comparison of customs with those of the natives of Assam, Khasia, etc. CHAPTER VI. |
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