Political Mission to Bootan
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Edition
1st Ed.
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ISBN
8121509874
Length
374p., Map.
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The Canon of literature concerning Bhutan in the nineteenth century is very small. This most uncommon work, is the most exhaustive account, and begins with a historical overview of British relations with the country (54pp.) by collecting four different narratives. Firstly that of The Hon. Ashley Eden who was in charge of the mission which left Darjeeling in November 1863; his report ends ominously."The friendship of this Government has been deliberately ...
