History of Nepal by Daniel Wright and translated from the Parbatiya by Munshi Shew Shunker Singh and Pandit Shri Gunanand forms part of the indispensible canon of works about the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. Daniel Wright has his own distinctive style of wright about the people,culture, customs and history of Nepal. In his book he talks about not only the history and geography of Nepal but also gives us an insight into the traditional instruments, songs and original manuscripts of this Picturesque country. It is an excellent book to gain the perspective of a foreigh national regarding Nepalese culture and history. The book contains interesting history of Nepal including that of Newaris and Kathmandu. It is also termed as the myth of Kathmandu.