Account of Koonawur, in the Himalaya: Etc. Etc. EtcJ. Madden, 1841 - 308페이지 |
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... granite , so the others are probably of the same formation . In mentioning that the highest mountain ridges run N.W. and S.E. I only speak of what I have seen , for I think it possible they are only subordi- nate ranges which shoot out ...
... granite , so the others are probably of the same formation . In mentioning that the highest mountain ridges run N.W. and S.E. I only speak of what I have seen , for I think it possible they are only subordi- nate ranges which shoot out ...
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... on either side often subtend an angle of 60 or 70 degrees . • Mr. Frazer also remarks that the North - western faces of the moun- tains are more rugged than the opposite . The composition of the mountains is chiefly granite , gniess 9.
... on either side often subtend an angle of 60 or 70 degrees . • Mr. Frazer also remarks that the North - western faces of the moun- tains are more rugged than the opposite . The composition of the mountains is chiefly granite , gniess 9.
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... granite , gniess and mica slate , with a few pieces of quartz and felspar , and now and then some crys- tallized quartz , or a crop of rock crystals ; there are likewise many other varieties of stone with which I am unacquainted , and ...
... granite , gniess and mica slate , with a few pieces of quartz and felspar , and now and then some crys- tallized quartz , or a crop of rock crystals ; there are likewise many other varieties of stone with which I am unacquainted , and ...
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... granite . The left bank of the river , which has a North- western aspect , contains more plain land near the stream , and the villages are commonly situate only a few hundred feet above it ; here are extensive vineyards and thriving ...
... granite . The left bank of the river , which has a North- western aspect , contains more plain land near the stream , and the villages are commonly situate only a few hundred feet above it ; here are extensive vineyards and thriving ...
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... granite in some parts , that prodigious masses every now and then give way with a horrid crash , overthrowing the trees and leaving nothing behind but a wreck of naked rocks , devoid of vegetation . The pasturage here is neither so ...
... granite in some parts , that prodigious masses every now and then give way with a horrid crash , overthrowing the trees and leaving nothing behind but a wreck of naked rocks , devoid of vegetation . The pasturage here is neither so ...
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altitude amongst angle apricots Aquarii barometer barometric formula birch Boorendo borax Busehur Buspa called camp Captain Chinese Tartary Chungsa crossed a stream cultivation descent distance elevated Five furlongs Fomalhaut footpath forest Four furlongs Garoo gneiss goats granite half a mile height Himalaya holly houses Hungrung Hutoo inhabitants Jhoola Kashmer Kelmung Keloo Khud kind Koonawur Kotgurh Kylas Lahassa Lamas last station latitude left bank left-hand range Ludak lying Mansurowur Marched Meeroo mica slate mometer at sunrise Moorcroft mountains Murung Nako Nudee observations October Paralasa pass peaks pine plains quartz Rampoor reckoned right bank right-hand hill right-hand range river rivulet road rocks rocky rugged Sango scarcely seen Semla Shatool Shealkhur sheep shewed Shipke side snow Soobathoo Soongnum Speetee steep ascent stones Sutluj Tartars temperature theodolite thermometer three furlongs three quarters travelled trees Undretee village Wangtoo wind wood yaks yards
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32 페이지 - ... or ribs, one or two feet apart. The side ropes are at a most inconvenient distance from each other ; and in one place they are so far asunder, that a person cannot reach both with his extended arms. The ropes, from being constructed of such frail materials, do not bear much stretching, and the bridge forms a curve the sixth part of a circle. Frequent accidents have occurred...
39 페이지 - ... perpendicular face of a mountain, formed of horizontal stakes driven into the crevices, with boards above, and the outer ends resting on trees or slanting posts projecting from the clefts of the rock below. The most extraordinary one of this kind I ever saw was in the valley of Teedong. It is called Rapua, and the scaffolding continued for 150 feet. It was constructed like the other, with this difference, that six posts were driven horizontally into the cracks of the rocks, and secured by a great...
126 페이지 - Oochen character. These, I was informed, were brought from Lahassa, and cost 500 rupees. At stated periods the Gelongs and Lamas assemble to read them ; and on grand days there is exhibited an iron stand of five squares one above the other, tapering to the top, which is illuminated with one hundred and eight brass lamps, and is made to revolve in the same direction as Jhe cylinders.
282 페이지 - ... quartz or bone ; they have also knives in brass or silver cases : all carry iron-pipes of the same shape as those used by labourers at home, and the higher classes have them generally ornamented with silver. In common with the inhabitants of Koonawur, the greater part of them have a flint and piece of steel for striking fire, attached to their apparel by a metal chain. The women, whose dress resembles that of the men, were literally groaning under a load of ornaments, which are mostly of iron...
37 페이지 - The roads in general," he says, "consist of narrow footpaths skirting precipices, with often here and there rocks, that would seem to come down with a puff of wind, projecting over the head ; to avoid which it is necessary sometimes to bend yourself double. The way often leads over smooth stones steeply inclined to a frightful abyss, with small niches cut or worn, barely sufficient to admit the point of the foot ; or it lies upon heaps of gigantic angular fragments of granite or gneiss, almost piercing...
32 페이지 - These are placed close together, and above is half a i) hollow piece of fir tree, secured by pegs driven through below ; from this hangs a loop of three or four ropes, which serves as a seat for passengers, and also as a receptacle for baggage. This block is pulled across by two pieces of twine, and the conveyance is pretty safe, but greatly alarming to a person unused to it, as the stream rushes with frightful rapidity beneath. The longest bridge of this kind I crossed was under Rampoor, where the...
38 페이지 - ... the foot ; or it lies upon heaps of gigantic angular fragments of granite or gneiss, almost piercing the shoes, and piled upon one another in the most horrid disorder. Where the rocks are constantly hurled from above there is not the slightest trace of a path, and cairns of stones are erected within sight of each other, to guide the traveller. There are often deep chasms between the rocks, and it requires a considerable degree of agility to clear them, and no small degree of caution to avoid...
284 페이지 - We exchanged a gold button for a goat, which we took with us to Soobathoo. The wool is extremely fine, and almost equal to what is used for the manufacture of shawls.
123 페이지 - ... human scull, out of which he appears to be drinking, and in the other is a large scorpion. Round his body are tied a number of earthen balls representing sculls, and altogether he has a most horrid appearance. .In the right-hand room is a gigantic figure at least twelve feet high, called Shikja Thooba. His countenance is mild and placid, and before him are several brass cups with fruit and water. In the left-hand room is a whirligig seven or eight feet high, decorated with silk hangings and scarfs....
286 페이지 - ... that we had hardly strength sufficient to make the effort, and it required no inconsiderable one, to clear the deep chasms, which we could scarcely view without shuddering. I never saw such a horrid-looking place ; it seemed the wreck of some towering peak, burst asunder by severe frost.