Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

In 'Seedtime in Kashmir: A Memoir of William Jackson Elmslie', the author paints a vivid picture of life in 19th-century Kashmir through a series of personal anecdotes and reflections. Elmslie's writing style is infused with a poetic lyricism, capturing the beauty of the region and the complexities of its society with great detail and sensitivity. The book offers readers a glimpse into a world that is both foreign and familiar, drawing on themes of culture, history, and personal growth. Elmslie's intimate narrative provides a unique perspective on colonial India and the role of Western missionaries in the region. William Jackson Elmslie, a Scottish missionary who spent several years in Kashmir, brings a wealth of firsthand experience to his writing. His deep connection to the land and its people shines through in every chapter, offering readers insight into the complexities of identity, faith, and cross-cultural interactions. Elmslie's empathy and curiosity are evident throughout the memoir, making it a valuable historical document and a compelling piece of literature. I highly recommend 'Seedtime in Kashmir' to readers interested in travel writing, colonial history, and the intersection of religion and culture. Elmslie's memoir is not only a captivating read but also a valuable contribution to our understanding of a pivotal moment in Kashmir's history.

When Muslim rule in Kashmir ended in 1820, Sikh and later Hindu Dogra Rulers gained power, but the country was still largely influenced by Sunni religious orthodoxy. This book traces the impact of Sunni power on Shi'i society and how this changed during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The book identifies a distinctive Kashmiri Shi'i Islam established during this period. Hakim Sameer Hamdani argues that the Shi'i community's religious and cultural identity was fostered through practices associated with the martyrdom of Imam Husayn and his family in Karbala, as well as other rituals of Islam, in particular, the construction and furore surrounding M'arak, the historic imambada (a Shi'i house for mourning of the Imam) of Kashmir's Shi'i. The book examines its destruction, the ensuing Shi'i -Sunni riot, and the reasons for the Shi'i community's internal divisions and rifts at a time when they actually saw the strong consolidation of their identity.

This engaging book presents an insightful look into the contributing factors that have shaped the modern public health system in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Reflecting on the historical, socio-economic, and contemporary scenario of environment and public health, this book presents chapters that discuss the role of spatial patterns of diseases, health-risk patterns, contributions of medical missionaries in health services in Kashmir, changing disease ecology of Leh, and traditional medical therapy in Ladakh, among others. This book also examines the cholera ecology in Kashmir during the 19th century, and the significance of Kangri ・ a portable traditional heat source ・ in cultural studies, economics, and cancer research. It investigates the role of traditional knowledge in the medical therapy of rural areas of Ladakh and the impact of urbanization on the quality of human health in Srinagar City. Besides, this book examines iodine deficiency disorders and the extension of vector-borne diseases. The essays also probe into the rising mental health concerns in post-pandemic Kashmir. This book will be useful for students, researchers, and teachers of physical geography, human geography, environmental studies, public health, and health sciences. It will also be of interest to political geographers, sociologists, policymakers, and those interested in the issues related to health and environment in the region.