Routes in Sikkim: Compiled in the Intelligence Branch of the Quartermaster General's Department in India

Routes in Sikkim by William Frederick Travers O'Connor is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 102 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.

What it's about

Routes in Sikkim is a detailed military and geographical guide compiled by William Frederick Travers O’Connor for the British Indian Army's Intelligence Branch. The book outlines key travel routes across Sikkim, focusing on terrain, distances, elevations, water sources, and strategic passes. Intended to support military planning, trade, and exploration, it served as a critical resource during British expeditions into Tibet. The work reflects the British Empire's geopolitical interests and provides valuable insight into early 20th-century Himalayan geography and logistics.

Book details

• Author: William Frederick Travers O'Connor
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 102
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1900

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Routes in Sikkim is written by William Frederick Travers O'Connor.

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