 Reprint London edition 1895 | |
| Author | Sir Walter Roper Lawrence |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | travel book |
| Publisher | H. Frowde |
Publication date | 1895 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 478 |
| ISBN | 978-812061630-1 |
The Valley of Kashmir (1895) is a book onKashmir by the English writerSir Walter Roper Lawrence. The author served in theIndian Civil Service[1] in British India during which he was appointed as a Settlement Commissioner ofKashmir.[2][3]
The Valley of Kashmir is the summary of Lawrence's visit to Kashmir. He travelled to almost every corner of the Valley and developed a close affinity with the people who figure prominently in the work. The book describes the geography, culture in brief and the hardships faced by theKashmiri people under the rule ofDogras.[citation needed] The book was first published in 1895 by H. Frowde in London.[4]
