The Land of the Lamas: Notes of a Journey Through China, Mongolia and Tibet

By William Woodville Rockhill

Book Overview

""The Land of the Lamas: Notes of a Journey Through China, Mongolia and Tibet"" is a travelogue written by W. Woodville Rockhill. The book chronicles the author's travels through these three countries in the late 19th century. The author's journey takes him through various cities and towns, where he meets with local people and learns about their customs, traditions, and way of life. He also explores the rich history and culture of these regions, including their religious practices and architecture. The book provides a vivid description of the landscapes and natural beauty of the areas he visits, including the Himalayan Mountains and the Gobi Desert. The author's encounters with various political figures and officials also provide insight into the political landscape of these countries during this time. Overall, ""The Land of the Lamas"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the people, places, and cultures of China, Mongolia, and Tibet during a pivotal moment in history.1891. With maps and illustrations. Rockhill has endeavored to give the results obtained during a journey of several thousand miles through a very imperfectly known portion of the Chinese Empire. His object has been to supply facts concerning the country, of an historical, geographical and ethnographical nature. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 116273051X
• ISBN13: 9781162730516
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"