The Sherpas of Nepal
Book 1964 Fürer-Haimendorf, Christoph von

SherpaAsia > Central Asia
This monograph provides an excellent background study of the ethnography of the Sherpas of the region of Khumbu, located at the foot of Mt. Everest in Nepal. Although emphasis is placed on Sherpa religion, especially on the monastic life, there are a...

Himalayan traders
book chapter 1975 Fürer-Haimendorf, Christoph von

SherpaAsia > Central Asia
This work is a sequel to the author's book, THE SHERPAS OF NEPAL (1: Fürer-Haimendorf). The present source covers subjects not discussed in the previous study, such as settlement patterns, the farming economy, trade, crafts, tourism, and social and p...

The Sherpas of the Khumbu region
essay 1963 Fürer-Haimendorf, Christoph von

SherpaAsia > Central Asia
This article presents a concise summary of the ethnography of the Sherpas of Khumbu region of Nepal. Specific data deal with historical origins, settlement patterns, agriculture, seasonal nomadism, trade, handicrafts, social and community organizatio...

The Sherpas transformed
Book 1984 Fürer-Haimendorf, Christoph von

SherpaAsia > Central Asia
Having visited Nepal in 1953, 1957, 1971 and 1983, Fürer-Haimendorf is able to document social change as Sherpas became more involved in the business of mountain climbing. Mountain climbing opportunities came at a fortuitous time just after China clo...

Bhils of Ratanmal
Book 1960 Nath, Y. V. S. & Fürer-Haimendorf, Christoph von

BhilAsia > South Asia
This excellent study is focused upon Bhil social structure following the method of British social anthropology. Economy and religion are discussed in details relevant for understanding their interconnection to the social structure. Due consideration ...