Overall...an interesting and informative work that is easy, even fun, to read. Alan R. Beals , American Anthropologist Vol. 89, No. 4, 1987. ...a contribution to the growing body of quality anthropology being done in Nepal. Sherry B. Ortner , American Ethnologist, Vol. 15, No. 2, 1988. This accessible book is a much-welcomed addition to the ethnology of the Himalayas. ...the reconstruction of these intriguing traders is well written by a sensitive ethnographer. David Holmberg , Journal of Asian Studies, Vol. 46, No. 2, 1987. ...well researched, well analysed and equally well-written ethnography. The author's style is insightfull and easy-going, with a certain wit and frankness... exceptionally good... Donald A. Messerschmidt , Mountain Research and Development, Vol. 6, No. 4, 1986.