More than half of this book was written with no idea of publishing. According to the author it was meant only to inform his wife of what he was doing and seeing and thinking during a journey made in search of sport and health. The book is therefore without ornament or elaboration. All it can claim is to be genuine. The province of Kishtwar, situated between Kashmir and Chamba on the way to Simla, and ruled by H.H. the Mahyaraja of Kashmir and Jammu is not only very little known, but is in itself extremely interesting. Its scenery is almost unique, its in habitations are undeciphered, and its sport is exceptional.
Therefore, that a record not only of facts but also of reflections, not merely of sport but also of impressions, may be of interest, especially to those who know and love the Himalayas. The ethnological remarks which the author have included in this book may prove of some little value to future students. |
