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 13 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 at Kounboum--Description of the Feast of Flowers