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 observations made by the author during his travels in the Tibetan border regions. Ekvall was an American missionary who spent several years in the region, and his book provides a unique perspective on the culture, customs, and daily life of the people living in these remote areas. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life in the Tibetan border regions. Topics covered include religion, politics, agriculture, and social customs. Ekvall's writing style is engaging and descriptive, and he provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes and people he encountered during his travels. Overall, Outposts: Or Tibetan Border Sketches is a fascinating and informative book that offers a glimpse into a world that is now largely lost to 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: 1166991709
• ISBN13: 9781166991708
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"