Life Of Brian Houghton Hodgson: British Resident At The Court Of Nepal - Gyan Books

Life Of Brian Houghton Hodgson: British Resident At The Court Of Nepal - Gyan Books

About The Book: The Life of Brian Houghton Hodgson by William Wilson Hunter offers a comprehensive biography of the British diplomat, naturalist, and scholar who played a pivotal role in 19th-century South Asia. The book highlights Hodgson’s tenure as Resident at the Nepalese court, his diplomatic negotiations, and his remarkable contributions to the study of Himalayan flora and fauna, Buddhism, and regional languages. Hunter portrays Hodgson as a rare colonial official who balanced administrative duties with profound scholarly pursuits, leaving a lasting legacy in Oriental studies and fostering deeper cultural understanding between Britain and Nepal

Author: William Wilson Hunter

Pages: 444

Edition: 1896

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