Author: Kees Rookmaaker
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004691545
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 891
Book Description
The rhinoceros is an iconic animal. Three species once inhabited South Asia, two of which disappeared over a century ago. This survey aims to reconstruct the historical distribution of these large mammals resulting in new maps showing the extent of their occurrences. Thousands of sources varied in time and nature are used to study the interactions between man and rhinoceros. The text is supported by over 700 illustrations and 38 maps showing the importance of the rhinoceros in the scientific and cultural fabric of Asia and beyond.
The Rhinoceros of South Asia
Author: Kees Rookmaaker
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004691545
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 891
Book Description
The rhinoceros is an iconic animal. Three species once inhabited South Asia, two of which disappeared over a century ago. This survey aims to reconstruct the historical distribution of these large mammals resulting in new maps showing the extent of their occurrences. Thousands of sources varied in time and nature are used to study the interactions between man and rhinoceros. The text is supported by over 700 illustrations and 38 maps showing the importance of the rhinoceros in the scientific and cultural fabric of Asia and beyond.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004691545
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 891
Book Description
The rhinoceros is an iconic animal. Three species once inhabited South Asia, two of which disappeared over a century ago. This survey aims to reconstruct the historical distribution of these large mammals resulting in new maps showing the extent of their occurrences. Thousands of sources varied in time and nature are used to study the interactions between man and rhinoceros. The text is supported by over 700 illustrations and 38 maps showing the importance of the rhinoceros in the scientific and cultural fabric of Asia and beyond.
Nepal
Author: John Whelpton
Publisher: Oxford, England ; Santa Barbara, Calif. : Clio Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Publisher: Oxford, England ; Santa Barbara, Calif. : Clio Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
International Who's who in Asian Studies
The Tuladhars of Kathmandu
Author: Todd Thornton Lewis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 678
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 678
Book Description
Food, Ritual, and Society
Author: Per Löwdin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Newar (Nepalese people)
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Newar (Nepalese people)
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Indian Linguistics
Journal of Asian History
Guide to Buddhist Religion
Author: Frank Reynolds
Publisher: Boston : Hall
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Publisher: Boston : Hall
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Studies in Nepali History and Society
Change and Continuity
Author: Siegfried Lienhard
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description