Reis in Nepal / De Aarde en haar Volken, 1887

Name: Reis in Nepal / De Aarde en haar Volken, 1887
Author: Gustave Le Bon

By Gustave Le Bon

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A first-person account recounts efforts to obtain permission to enter a remote Himalayan kingdom and the subsequent overland expedition, detailing logistical obstacles, travel modes, and hazards of jungle and mountain passes. The narrator describes vivid mountain panoramas, the architectural richness of valley towns and stone pagodas, local customs including caste practices, and daily camp life with porters and supplies. Observations alternate between practical travel narrative and ethnographic reflection on temples, social organization, and the contrast between rugged terrain and fertile valleys, providing both scenic description and commentary on access and preservation of antiquities.

About the Author

Gustave Le Bon

Gustave Le Bon was a French social psychologist and sociologist, best known for his influential works on crowd psychology and the dynamics of social movements. His seminal book, "The Crowd," explores how collective behavior can influence individual actions and societal change. Le Bon's ideas on the psychology of revolution, as articulated in "The Psychology of Revolution," have contributed significantly to the understanding of social upheaval and mass behavior. His writings reflect a keen interest in the interplay between individual psychology and collective phenomena, making him a notable figure in the study of social sciences and human behavior.