Corner of a Foreign Field : (Paperback)

Paperback. This history of the British Cemetery in Kathmandu encompasses the entire story of Western involvement in Nepal. In the nineteenth century British diplomats in the remote Himalayan outpost of Kathmandu Valley had no choice but to bury their dead in the corner of a farmer?s field close to their embassy. Its memorials to colleagues, wives and children ? some grand, some humble ? are a poignant reminder of the long interaction between Britain and Nepal. When other foreigners arrived in the 1950s, demand for burial space grew. This tranquil graveyard now houses the mortal remains of a hundred or so individuals from two centuries ? mountaineers, missionaries, soldiers, tourism entrepreneurs, development workers, writers, poets and artists. This is their epitaph. The British Cemetery in Kathmandu reflects Western involvement in Nepal, with memorials dating back to the 19th century. It now holds the remains of various individuals from different backgrounds, serving as a reminder of the historical ties between Britain and Nepal. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…