Narrative of a five years' residence at Nepaul

Smith, Thomas, Captain

Published by Colburn and Co, London, 1852

About this Item

First edition, 2 volumes, 12mo, pp. viii, 294; iv, 296; original pictorial brown cloth gilt-stamped on upper cover and spine; both volumes slightly skewed, hinges on volume I cracked or starting and the volume subsequently shaken; a good copy in the original cloth. The book "brings all the excitement of the story of Nepal in the first half of the nineteenth century . The narrative is one of the best accounts of the intrusion of the British army into the pristine glory of Nepal. Written by a young officer, who was based in Kathmandu as assistant political resident from 1841 to 1845, the book is also based on his personal experience in Nepal" (bipinadhikari[dot]com). "General account of the country; geographical, historical, sociological, etc., including seven chapters on the war of 1814-16, and personal experiences, 1841-45, as Assistant Political Resident in Nepal" (Yakushi). The Brooke-Hitching copy in original cloth (spines a bit faded) brought 4000 pounds in 2015. No other copy at auction per RBH since 1952. Yakushi S619.

Seller Inventory # 67914

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Narrative of a five years' residence at Nepaul
• Publisher: Colburn and Co, London
• Publication Date: 1852
• Edition: 1st Edition
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