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Language Hunting in the Karakoram
The author has described the book in three parts: the preliminary, the journey and the Life in Hunza. In the preliminary part, it is narrated the gilgit apprenticeship, practical value of vernaculars, a dream come true, halt in Kashmir. The journey described entering gilgit agency and then towards gilgit. In the last part, the author states the Hunza view and the life of people there. Housekeeping problems, illness calls a halt, land and houses in Hunza, September harvest, harvest thanksgiving, Hunza babies, Hunza crafts, marriage in Hunza, winter season, barley sowing and starvation springtime, digression to Yasin, learning an unknown language are contents of the book.
Published By:
E.O. Lorimer
Published Date:
June 15, 2026
Pages:
310
Subjects:
History and Biography, Biography, Family & Societal Issues, Character Islamic Community, Islamic Culture
Available Format:
(55.48)
Action:
Description
The author has described the book in three parts: the preliminary, the journey and the Life in Hunza. In the preliminary part, it is narrated the gilgit apprenticeship, practical value of vernaculars, a dream come true, halt in Kashmir. The journey described entering gilgit agency and then towards gilgit. In the last part, the author states the Hunza view and the life of people there. Housekeeping problems, illness calls a halt, land and houses in Hunza, September harvest, harvest thanksgiving, Hunza babies, Hunza crafts, marriage in Hunza, winter season, barley sowing and starvation springtime, digression to Yasin, learning an unknown language are contents of the book.
