The Gurkhas: Their Manners, Customs and Country

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. The History of Nepal. 3. The People and their Languages. 4. Religion and Festivals. 5. The Government and Administration of Nepal. 6. General customs of the Nepalese. 7. Slavery and the Labour Problem. 8. The Country of Western Nepal. 9. The Brahmans, Thakurs and Chetris. 10. The Terai and the Nepal Valley. 11. The Newars. 12. Magars and Gurungs. 13. A Journey Towards Palpa. 14. Limbus. 15. Rais. 16. A Journey on the North-Eastern Frontier of Nepal. 17. Miscellaneous Tribes of Eastern Nepal. 18. Nepal’s War Efforts. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

This account of the Gurkhas and their country by Northey and Morris has immortalized them. The style of this book is simple and lucid. Their incisive understanding of the country, its manners and customs, is immense. Description of various tribes, their religion, flora and fauna is unsurpassed. How they celebrate their festivals? What is their administration? Why their country is the most wonderful spot on the face of the earth? If you are interested to know and understand all this and more about these Himalayan people, then this is a great book for you. (jacket)