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Gurkhas by Sandro Tucci. Foreword by HRH the Prince of Wales. Introduction by John P Cross. Gurkhas are world-famous afor being the most courageous and invincible of soldiers. Who are the Gurkhas and where in Nepal do they come from? What are the qualities which make them among the finest soldiers in the world, a force so unique that, in this day and age, they continue to serve as fully integrated and greatly honoured members of the armies of two foreign powers, Britain and India? This collection of colour photographs is the work of Sandro Tucci, a Hong Kong-based Italian professional photographer. It describes Gurkha life in the hills where they come from and in the Brigade where they spend their military careers. The section by John P Cross (who was himself a Gurkha officer from the end of World War Two until 1982) covers the history of the Brigade, the recruitment procedure and the atmosphere in a Gurkha regiment. Hardback. 160 pages. Colour photographs. Weight: 960 g (33.6 oz). Item No: 0-241-11690-2. Price: $USUS22.50. . Convert Currency ADD TO SHOPPING CART

Anecdotes and Stories of the Gurkha Soldier

by Kesar Lall

Who hasn't heard of Nepal's most famous representatives, the fearless Gurkha soldiers? Here is a collection of delightful anecdotes and stories about the legendary Gurkhas. As one soldier states: "They feared us, but when all is said and done, if we can win by reputation, who wants to kill people?"
"Comprehensive information... [Kesar Lall's] painstaking effort in bringing together all the scattered tales of the Gurkha soldiers is really praiseworthy" - Sarad Pradhan, Kathmandu Post

Paperback. 120 pages.
Weight: 70 g (2.5 oz).
Item No: N000005080
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The Gurkhas: Their Manners, Customs and Country

by W. Brook Northey and C.J. Morris

Written by two serving Gurkha officers and originally published in 1928, this book includes information on the Gurkhas as they were during the early 20th Century and on Nepal and Nepalese society during the Rana period.

Paperback. 282 pages. B&W illustrations. Bibliography; index.
Weight: 400 g (14 oz).
Item No: N000023066.
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The Gurungs: Thunder of Himal

by Murari Prashad Regmi

This book is the first attempt at a psychological study of the Nepalese. It is the first comprehensive attempt to analytically explore the psyche of the turbulent warriors, the Gurungs of the central Himlayas. It is an authentic account of the irresistible destroyer or the war hero of the two World Wars.

Employing the empirical research on the modal personality of the Nepalese Gurungs, the author reveals in a sheer anthropological and psychohistorical sense the fascinating life-patterns, cultural traits, socialisation processes, dream visions, demographic and life-historical data, rituals, myths and omens.

The book is a must to all those interested in promoting an understanding of a major ethnic group that has contributed to the making of this Himalayan Kingdom.

Dr. Murari Prasad Regmi is one of Asia's foremost, cross-cultural personality psychologists.

"Thunder of Himal is an impressive blend of indigenous and western psychology. Dr. Regmi utilises a range of research techniques to build up a sympathetic portrayal of the Gurung people". -- Dr. David Watkins, University of Hong Kong

Paperback. 216 pages. B&W photographs & drawings. Tables; bibliography.
Weight: 250 g (8.8 oz).
Item No: 8185693498.
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Himalayan Adventure: Early Travels in North-East India

by Christoph von Furer-Haimendorf

The author, a famous anthropologist, explored the area west of the Subansiri River in Assam to gather information on the Daflas and Apa Tanis tribes in the eastern Himalayas. He describes their codes of honour; their strategy of raiding, bartering of slaves and system of hostages; their techniques of peace negotiations; their justice system and the execution of criminals; and the social etiquette and customs of these tribes.

This book is a revised edition of the book originally published in 1955 as Himalayan Barbary.

Hardcover. 243 pages. B&W illustrations. Index; bibliography.
Weight: 460 g (16.1 oz).
Item No: N000005136.
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Himalayan Traders: Life in Highland Nepal

by Christoph von Furer-Haimendorf

An anthropological study of the effect of China's occupation of Tibet on the lifestyle of Sherpa, Bhotia and Thakalis traders. The disruption of traditional trade caused by competition from Indian salt is also examined.

"Readable follow-up [to the author's Sherpas of Nepal], concentrating on the changes in trading patterns and culture's among Nepal's Himalayan people." -- Hugh Finlay, Nepal (Lonely Planet)

Paperback. 316 pages. B&W illustrations. Index.
Weight: 460 g (16.1 oz).
Item No N000007098.
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The Land of Sherpas by Ella Maillart In the furthest corners of Nepal, perches perilously on the steep mountain slopes, live the Sherpas, a race of cheery and hospitable mountaineers, brave and incredibly hardy. These Sherpas win the hearts of all Westerners who battle side by side with them, whether when they enlist in the British Gurkha regiments or when they serve as porters in heroic climbing expeditions. Perceptive essays and magnificent photographs by a famous travel writer. Paperback. 139 pages. 78 B&W photographs. Weight: 155 g (5.4 oz). Item No: 81-7303-103-7. Price: $US4.75. . Convert Currency ADD TO SHOPPING CART

People of Nepal by Dor Bahadur Bista This work presents a mosaic of the colorful Nepali cultures. It gives clear accounts of the main features of each major ethnic groups and of many of the smaller ones found in the hills, the the terai and in the high Himalaya. Published originally in 1967, this is the first major anthropological work to be writen by a Nepali scholar. Bista studied under Professor von Furer-Haimendorf, both in the field and at the School of Oriental and African Studies. "Indispensible guide to Nepal's ethnic diversity." -- John Whelpton, Nepal (World Bibliographical Series) (ABC/Clio Press) Paperback. 218 pages. B&W photographs. Bibliography; glossary. Weight: 510 g (17.9 oz). Item No: 300 26 1 0696. Price: $US13.00. . Convert Currency ADD TO SHOPPING CART

The People of Tibet

by Sir Charles Bell

Sir Charles Bell was the British political officer for Sikkim, Bhutan and Tibet in the early part of the 20th century, and spent in all nearly twenty years in Tibet.
From his position in Tibet, Sir Charles was in a rare position to be able to observe the culture and way of life of the Tibetan people. At a time when old ways of Tibet have almost vanished under a so-called modernisation programme and Chinese political control, it is all the more important that such works be preserved for posterity.
An immense amount of detail concerning every aspect of Tibetan life, both in Lhasa and in country areas, has been recorded by Sir Charles. He describes in detail the people from nobility to peasants, their clothing, food, habits, festivals, etiquette and even amusements.
For anyone interested in Tibet's ancient or modern periods, this very informative narrative will be an indispensable guide. It will provide a wealth of background information to entice the reader to find out more about this magical and mysterious land.
"This is a classic work which no student of Tibet's social history can afford to ignore. It is based on the author's twenty years' experience of Tibet and presents a portrait of the whole spectrum of society ranging from the nobility at the top down through the traders, herdsmen and peasants to beggars and robbers at the bottom. The life of women and children is also described and there are chapters on Tibetan food, drinking and smoking, etiquette, and Tibetan games and amusements." - John Whelpton, Tibet (Clio Press)

Paperback. 254 pages. Foldout map.
Weight: 300 g (10.5 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-082-0.
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Rhythms of a Himalayan Village by Hugh R Downs Splendid photographs, quotes and text to capture the life of the Buddhist Sherpa community of Gompa Zhung in northeastern Nepal, revealing a world where the sacred and secular coexist in harmony. It is an unparalleled portrait of one of the last remaining cultures where art and religion are integrated in daily life, adroitly capturing the graceful spirit of a remarkable people. "Extraordinarily sensitive" - David Reed, Nepal (Rough Guides) "Sensitive evocation of Sherpa life" - Kerry Moran, Nepal Handbook (Moon Publications) "This interpretation of Sherpa religion consists of black-and-white photographs with a descriptive text, and extracts from the Buddhist scriptures and from works on Buddhism. Topics highlighted include the Sherpa's general culture and the Mani-Rimdu ritual, monastery life, the production of books, woodblock prints and paintings, and scenes from funeral rituals as described in the Tibetan Book of the Dead. The author's 'committed' approach contrasts strongly with that of Sherry Ortner in Sherpas through their Rituals." - John Whelpton, Nepal (Clio Press) Paperback. 227 pages. B&W photographs. Weight: 660 g (23.1 oz). Item No: 81-7303-043-X. Sale Price $US 24.00 (normally $ 29.00). . Convert Currency ADD TO SHOPPING CART

Tribal Ethnography of Nepal by Rajesh Gautam & Asoke K Thapa-Magar This two volume set of books are for the layperson who, without any special social, anthropological or cultural knowledge, will be able to discover and enjoy the tribal diversity of Nepal and recognise the special social, cultural and ritual aspects of each tribe. Furthermore, these books aim to serve as a record of the tribal landscape which is rapidly deteriorating under the impact of the modern world. "Reservoir [of] tribal knowledge in Nepal, depicting the traditional values of this part of the world and also their problems" - Brij K Chauban, National Herald (New Delhi) Hardback. 2 volumes. 749 pages. Weight (set of 2 volumes): 730 g (25.6 oz). Item No: 81-7303-024-3 (set). Price (for set of 2 volumes): $US35.00. . Convert Currency ADD TO SHOPPING CART

Tribes of Central Asia

by H C Willy

An examination of the tribes from the Black Mountain to Waziristan.

Hardcover. 505 pages. B&W illustrations. Index.
Weight: 850 g (29.8 oz).
Item No: 8187138033.
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