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RENNIE, David Field.

Bhotan and the story of the Dooar War

including sketches of a three months residence in the Himalayas, and narrative of a visit to Bhotan in May 1865.

Stock Code
103154
London, Murray, 1866
£2,000

Scarce. David Field Rennie was a medical officer in the British army and was an eye witness to the conflict between India and Bhutan over the Doar territory. The work contains an historical summary of relations between British India and Bhutan and Sikkim. Also a commentary on contemporary medical practices for treating heat stroke, cholera, etc. The appendices include copies of the treaty with Bhutan in 1774 and the document which Eden signed under duress during his mission.

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Description

First edition. 8vo, xxiii, [3], 408 pp, frontispiece, title-page vignette, folding map, 3 plates, 5 illustrations in text, ex libris to pastedown and corresponding ink ownership inscription to endpaper; original green cloth gilt, spine slightly bumped, in a modern green moire slipcase with green morocco corners and entry, gilt ruled, an excellent copy.

Bibliography

Marshall 1172; Riddick 499; Yakushi R92.

Stock ID:103154

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