Project Gutenberg 2004-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 251 Hooker, Joseph Dalton 1817 1911 Hooker, J. D. (Joseph Dalton) Himalayan Journals — Volume 1 Or, Notes of a Naturalist in Bengal, the Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas, the Khasia Mountains, etc. Scanned by Derek Thompson "Himalayan Journals — Volume 1" by Joseph Dalton Hooker is a scientific publication crafted in the mid-19th century. This detailed account highlights Hooker's explorations and observations of the natural history, botany, and geography of regions including Bengal, Sikkim, Nepal, and the eastern Himalayas. The work offers an in-depth perspective on the flora and fauna he encountered and provides insights into the scientific and cultural landscapes of the time. The opening of the book sets the stage for Hooker’s journey, detailing his motivations for exploration, connections with notable scientific figures such as Sir James Colvile and Dr. Falconer, and the logistical preparations for his expedition. Hooker describes his departure from England and arrival in Calcutta, where he prepares for a journey into the less-travelled regions of the Himalayas. With detailed observations of the landscape and vegetation around Sunderbunds and Calcutta Botanic Garden, the narrative reveals his keen scientific focus and the rich biodiversity he aims to study. Elements of his adventure include interactions with various geographical features, native flora, and the social conditions of the regions he traverses, establishing a foundation for the comprehensive natural history studies that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Natural history -- Himalaya Mountains Himalaya Mountains -- Description and travel DS Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Science - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 804430 2025-06-03T08:29:17.427472 text/html 804251 2025-01-09T23:17:15.826285 text/html 395527 2025-06-03T08:29:28.559420 application/epub+zip 406980 2025-06-03T08:29:21.219499 application/epub+zip 392111 2025-06-03T08:29:19.869459 application/epub+zip 694984 2025-06-03T08:29:34.463408 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 659670 2025-06-03T08:29:27.665464 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 518097 2022-09-03T12:04:12.381243 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 769981 2025-06-03T08:29:16.885461 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 765073 2020-12-29T17:42:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 301023 2020-12-29T17:42:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17930 2025-06-03T08:29:35.110373 application/rdf+xml 16012 2025-06-03T08:29:20.420443 image/jpeg 3708 2025-06-03T08:29:20.142471 image/jpeg 393227 2025-06-03T08:29:17.495499 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia