Dardistan in 1866, 1886 and 1893 by G. W. Leitner
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| Author | Leitner, G. W. (Gottlieb William), 1840-1899 |
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| Title |
Dardistan in 1866, 1886 and 1893 Being an account of the history, religions, customs, legends, fables, and songs of Gilgit, Chilas, Kandia (Gabrial), Dasin, Chitral, Hunsa, Nagyr, and other parts of the Hindukush, as also a supplement to the second edition of the Hunza and Nagyr handbook and an epitome of part III of the author's "The languages and races of Dardistan" |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Dardistan in 1866, 1886 and 1893" by G. W. Leitner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides a detailed exploration of the history, religions, customs, legends, fables, and songs of various regions in Dardistan, such as Gilgit and Chilas, among others. The book serves as a supplement to Leitner's previous works, aiming to shed light on the rich cultural tapestry of this mountainous region. At the start of the narrative, the author offers insight into classical references to the Dards and discusses their historical significance, touching upon the people’s legends and the ancient influences shaped by neighboring cultures. The opening portion introduces various supernatural beings from Dardistani folklore, such as demons and fairies, and recounts captivating tales that reflect the customs and beliefs of the local population. The rich tapestry of legends and enchanting narratives establishes a foundation for understanding the cultural identity of Dardistan and invites readers to delve deeper into the intriguing history and folklore of the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Dardistan (Pakistan) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60590 |
| Release Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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