

PREFACE 



The narrative given in this book is based upon notes 

 generally recorded on the evening of the day on which 

 the events described occurred. A diary was regularly 

 kept, and in addition a separate account was always 

 written, while the facts were fresh in the memory, of 

 anything that appeared of special interest. 



When we were preparing for the expedition we 

 found great difficulty in getting information as to 

 the country, and especially as to what should be 

 taken with us, and what left to be purchased at 

 Srinagar. And when we arrived in Kashmir we did not 

 find it easy to ascertain the correct prices of things, or 

 the rates that should be paid for services rendered. 

 The chapters containing suggestions on these points 

 were written to save others, who might be similarly 

 situated, from the trouble we experienced. 



It will be seen from the story that there is no reason 



why a lady should not accompany her husband, while the 



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