book chapter

This is Kashmir

Cassell & Company Ltd.London • Published In 1954 • Pages:

By: Gervis, Pearce.

Abstract
This travelogue account supplemented with historical information centers on the city of Srinagar, but the author also made trips to various villages and cultural sites. It presents fairly detailed information on religious ceremonies, marriage and burial rites, and rites of passage. Kashmiri arts and crafts are discussed at length, and a history is given of the development of literature and painting.
Subjects
History
Textile industries
Paper industry
Religious and educational structures
Settlement patterns
Parks
Highways and bridges
Boats
Art
culture
Kashmiri
HRAF PubDate
2023
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Government Official
Document Rating
3: Good, useful data, but not uniformly excellent
Analyst
R. H. Ewald; 1955
Field Date
1951-1953
Coverage Date
1335-1953
Coverage Place
Kashmir division, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Notes
by Pearce Gervis
LCCN
54025949
LCSH
Kashmiri (South Asian people)