CHAPTER I.

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Appointment to a Mission about to proceed to Tibet -- Leave Firozpur for Simla -- Approach to the Mountains -- Appearance of Himalaya from Plains of India -- Kalka -- Ascent to Kussowlee -- Vegetation of Plainward Face -- Origin of Kussowlee Ridge -- Climate and Vegetation of Kussowlee -- Aspect of inner ranges -- Road from Kussowlee to Simla -- Sabathu -- Cross Gambar River -- Haripur -- Tropical Vegetation of Basin of Gambar -- Steep Ascent to Simla -- its extent and situation -- its Vegetation -- Oak-forest -- Pines -- Flora of Spring Months -- of Rainy Season -- View from Peak of Jako -- Structure of Mountain Ranges 1