Diary Of A Journey Through Mongolia And Tibet In 1891 And 1892

By William Woodville Rockhill

Book Overview

""Diary Of A Journey Through Mongolia And Tibet In 1891 And 1892"" is a travelogue written by William Woodville Rockhill, an American diplomat and explorer, about his journey through Mongolia and Tibet in the late 19th century. The book is a detailed account of Rockhill's travels, including his interactions with the local people, his observations of their customs and traditions, and his impressions of the landscape and natural environment. Rockhill's journey began in Beijing, where he was serving as a member of the U.S. Legation. From there, he traveled across the Gobi Desert to reach Mongolia, where he spent several months studying the language and culture of the Mongolian people. He then continued on to Tibet, where he met with local officials and explored the region's monasteries and temples. Throughout the book, Rockhill provides insights into the political and social conditions of Mongolia and Tibet at the time, as well as his own experiences as a Western traveler in these remote and often inhospitable regions. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to further document his journey. Overall, ""Diary Of A Journey Through Mongolia And Tibet In 1891 And 1892"" offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of exploration and discovery, and provides valuable historical context for understanding the cultures and peoples of these regions today.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: 1163302759
• ISBN13: 9781163302750
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"