. Across the roof of the world; a record of sport and travel through Kashmir, Gilgit, Hunza, the Pamirs, Chinese Turkistan, Mongolia and Siberia. Etherton, Percy Thomas, 1874-; Hunting -- Asia, Central; Asia, Central -- Description and travel. A Cruel Punishment. them. All are open in front as is customary in the East, the shopkeeper sitting cross-legged in the midst of his wares, extolling their virtues but discreetly saying nothing about their vices. The bazaars have covered-in roofs of matting, making the thoroughfare cool and shady, though it tends to keep the many odours arising from shop
. Across the roof of the world; a record of sport and travel through Kashmir, Gilgit, Hunza, the Pamirs, Chinese Turkistan, Mongolia and Siberia. Etherton, Percy Thomas, 1874-; Hunting -- Asia, Central; Asia, Central -- Description and travel. A Cruel Punishment. them. All are open in front as is customary in the East, the shopkeeper sitting cross-legged in the midst of his wares, extolling their virtues but discreetly saying nothing about their vices. The bazaars have covered-in roofs of matting, making the thoroughfare cool and shady, though it tends to keep the many odours arising from shops and people in constant evidence. Notable at many of the gateways of Chinese towns are prisoners condemned for various offences. A common sight is the " cangue," a heavy square board fastened round the neck and JjiJiUii. A PRISONER SUFFERINC THE PUNISHMENT OF THE " CANCJUE. varying in weight from 25 to 40 pounds. The unfortunate indi- vidual undergoing this punishment must perforce carry this formidable instrument during the whole period of his sentence, making sleep a difficulty and life for the time being a torture. Often when thus exposed they are the butt for the jeers and missiles of passers-by. During my stroll through the bazaars of Yarkand I met several Indian traders, some having served with well-known English travellers and being intimately acquainted with the country 127. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Etherton, P. T. (Percy Thomas), b. 1879. London, Constable and Company, Ltd.
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