Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 2

CHAPTER I.

Caravan of Khalkha-Tartars--Son of the King of Koukou-Noor--Sandara the Bearded--Two thousand Oxen are stolen from the Houng-Mao-Eul, or Long Hairs--Fearful Tumult at Tang-Keou-Eul--Description and character of the Long Hairs--Feasts of the First Day of the Year--Departure for the Lamasery of Kounboum--Arrival at Night--Old Akaye--The Kitat-Lama--The Stammerer--Pilgrims a...