An Account of The Kingdom of Nepal And of the Territories Annexed to this Dominion by the House of Gorkha

An immersive travelogue from the early 1800s, this work offers listeners a vivid portrait of the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal before the clash with the British. The author, having spent more than a year wandering the valleys around Kathmandu, blends personal observation with scholarly detail, describing the myriad tribes—from Brahmins and Newars to Kiratas and Limbus—their customs, languages, and festivals. Interspersed with period engravings, the narrative brings the bustling plains, steep hills, and rugged alpine zones to life, outlining the region’s soils, crops, wildlife, and mineral wealth.

Beyond geography, the book delves into the structure of law and governance across the east and west of the Kali River, comparing courts, tax systems, and military organization. It also maps the historic principalities that dotted the landscape, from the Gorkha heartland to the Chaubisi and Baisi rajas, offering concise histories of each lineage. Listeners gain a layered understanding of a complex, multi‑ethnic realm at a pivotal moment in its history, all delivered in a clear, scholarly voice that feels like a guided tour through an era long past.