In The Forbidden Land: An Account Of A Journey Into Tibet, Capture By The Tibetan Lamas And Soldiers, Imprisonment, Torture And Ultimate Release

By Arnold Henry Savage Landor

Book Overview

A breathtaking true story of courage, culture clash, and survival an intrepid Englishman s forbidden journey into the heart of Tibet. In The Forbidden Land recounts Arnold Henry Savage Landor s perilous 19th-century exploration: an adventurous journey into Tibet that ends in capture by the Tibetan Lamas and soldiers, brutal imprisonment, torture, and an extraordinary survival and release. Equal parts adventure memoir and historical travel account, Landor s vivid narrative brings remote monasteries, stark highlands, and tense confrontations with Tibetan soldiers to life, offering a rare eyewitness portrait of Tibetan captivity and frontier diplomacy. This edition, republished by Alpha Editions, restores decades of absence from print. Meticulously edited and refreshed for today s readers, it s more than a reprint it s a collector s item and cultural treasure, preserved for current and future generations of explorers, historians, and classic literature collectors. Rich with anthropological detail, sharp observation, and the emotional intensity of a man facing exile and survival, the book occupies a unique place in travel literature and 19th-century exploration. Perfect for fans of travel and adventure books, historical travel accounts, and anyone fascinated by Tibet exploration and Tibetan imprisonment, this restored volume is both an essential archival recovery and an irresistible adventure memoir. Own a piece of exploration history the gripping tale of Arnold Henry Savage Landor s confrontation with the forbidden land.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 937177035X
• ISBN13: 9789371770354
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"