Outposts: Or Tibetan Border Sketches (1907)

By David P Ekvall

Book Overview

Outposts: Or Tibetan Border Sketches is a book written by David P. Ekvall and published in 1907. The book is a collection of sketches and stories about the author's experiences during his time in Tibet. Ekvall was a Swedish-American missionary who spent several years living and working in the remote border regions of Tibet. His book provides a unique and fascinating glimpse into the culture, customs, and daily life of the Tibetan people. The sketches cover a wide range of topics, from the author's encounters with Tibetan nomads and traders, to his observations of the landscape and wildlife of the region. Ekvall's writing is vivid and engaging, and his descriptions of the people and places he encountered are both insightful and entertaining. Overall, Outposts: Or Tibetan Border Sketches is a must-read for anyone interested in Tibet, its people, and its culture.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: 1120668921
• ISBN13: 9781120668929
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"