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"

Author: Leitner, G. W. (Gottlieb William)

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'Dardistan in 1866, 1886 and 1893' takes readers on a captivating journey through the history, religions, customs, legends, fables, and songs of various regions in the Hindukush, including Gilgit, Chilas, Kandia (Gabrial), Dasin, Chitral, Hunsa, Nagyr, and more. Serving as 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," this book offers a rich and comprehensive exploration of the diverse cultures and traditions found in these remote areas.

Genres: Non-fiction, Travelogue, Anthropology

Themes: Cultural exploration, Religious diversity, Oral traditions, Linguistics

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