Across Thibet V1

By Gabriel Bonvalot

Book Overview

Across Thibet V1 is a travelogue written by French explorer Gabriel Bonvalot, chronicling his journey across Tibet in the late 19th century. The book is split into two volumes, with the first volume detailing Bonvalot's travels through the region of Ladakh, which lies in the northernmost part of India. Bonvalot and his team set out from Srinagar, the capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, and made their way through the Himalayan mountains, encountering various obstacles along the way, such as harsh weather conditions and hostile locals. The book provides a detailed account of the landscape and people of Ladakh, as well as the customs and traditions of the region. Bonvalot also describes his interactions with various religious figures, including Buddhist monks and Hindu priests. Throughout the book, Bonvalot provides vivid descriptions of the natural environment, such as the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas and the vast expanses of the Tibetan plateau. He also recounts his encounters with various animals, such as yaks and wild horses. Across Thibet V1 is a fascinating account of a journey through a remote and largely unexplored region of the world, and provides valuable insights into the history, culture, and geography of Tibet and its neighboring regions.In Two Volumes. Being A Translation Of De Paris Au Tonkin A Travers Le Thibet Inconnu. With Illustrations From Photographs Taken By Prince Henry Of Orleans And Map Of Route.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428650067
• ISBN13: 9781428650060
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"