In the spring of 1891, an intrepid Englishman set out on a year-long journey into the inhospitable region of Gilgit, near what used to be called ‘ the roof of the world’ , where the three great empires of that century— the British, Russian and Chinese— came together on the map.Setting out from the beautiful valley of Kashmir, E.F. Knight traversed the mountain tracts between the invincible ranges of Hindukush and Karakoram, interacting withocals and experiencing their way ofife first-hand. He brings to his readers the sights and sounds of exoticands— undivided Kashmir, Western Tibet, Gilgit and theands beyond.A fascinating travelogue of colonial times, this book also brings out the geo-political significance of the region and the undercurrent of political strategizing at play amongst the three great empires. Knight’ s visit toadakh and subsequent participation in Colonel Durand’ s historic expedition against the raiding Hunza-Nagara stand out amongst the many adventures he has along the way.
While major retailers like Amazon may carry Where Three Empires Meet: Narrative of travel in Kashmir, Western Tibet, Gilgit and other adjoining countries, we specialize in bulk book sales and offer personalized service from our friendly, book-smart team based in Portland, Oregon. We’re proud to offer a Price Match Guarantee and a streamlined ordering experience from people who truly care.
We’re trusted by over 75,000 customers, many of whom return time and again. Want proof? Just check out our 25,000+ customer reviews—real feedback from people who love how we do business.
Prefer to talk to a real person? Our Book Specialists are here Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST and ready to help with your bulk order of Where Three Empires Meet: Narrative of travel in Kashmir, Western Tibet, Gilgit and other adjoining countries.
