An Explorer's Adventures In Tibet

By Arnold Henry Savage Landor

Book Overview

""An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet"" is a travelogue written by A. Henry Savage Landor, detailing his journey through Tibet in the early 1900s. The book is divided into three parts, with each section recounting a different aspect of Landor's expedition. In the first part, Landor describes his journey from India to Tibet, including his encounters with various tribes and the challenges he faced while navigating the treacherous terrain. He also provides insight into the culture and customs of the Tibetan people. The second part of the book focuses on Landor's exploration of the sacred city of Lhasa, which was forbidden to foreigners at the time. He details his interactions with the locals, including the Dalai Lama, and provides a rare glimpse into the inner workings of Tibetan society. The final section of the book recounts Landor's journey back to India, during which he faced numerous obstacles and dangers. He also reflects on the impact of his journey and the lessons he learned while exploring one of the most remote and mysterious regions of the world. Overall, ""An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet"" is a fascinating and detailed account of one man's journey through a land that was largely unknown to the Western world at the time. It provides valuable insights into the culture, people, and geography of Tibet, and is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, exploration, or history.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: 1430496274
• ISBN13: 9781430496274
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"