John Geddie

Beyond The Himalayas

A Story Of Travel And Adventure In The Wilds Of Tibet (1882)

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 280
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 410g
• ISBN-13: 9781436788090
• ISBN-10: 1436788099
• Artikelnr.: 24904496

Autorenporträt

John Geddie was an author and historian best known for his works on literature, culture, and history. He contributed significantly to the understanding of traditional ballads and their place in cultural heritage. Geddie was born in the 19th century and spent much of his life engaged in the study of folklore and the preservation of cultural traditions. His work often focused on the connection between oral traditions and literary heritage. As an editor, he sought to bring attention to the folk songs and ballads that were integral to the cultural experience. One of his most notable works is The Balladists, where he explored the significance of ballads, shedding light on the anonymous poets who crafted them and their role in reflecting societal values and emotions. Geddie also wrote The Scott Country, which delved into the life and influence of Sir Walter Scott, another key figure in the preservation of cultural history. Geddie's contributions remain valuable to those studying literature and folklore.