The Roof Of The World: Being The Narrative Of A Journey Over The High Plateau Of Tibet To The Russian Frontier

By Thomas Edward Gordon and Thomas Edward Gordon Sir

Book Overview

The Roof of the World is a travelogue written by T. E. Gordon, chronicling his journey over the high plateau of Tibet to the Russian frontier. The book is a vivid account of the author's experiences as he travels through the rugged and inhospitable terrain of Tibet, encountering a variety of people and cultures along the way. Gordon's narrative is both engaging and informative, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse into the history, geography, and culture of this remote and mysterious region. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and maps, which enhance the reader's understanding of the journey and the places visited. Overall, The Roof of the World is a compelling and informative travelogue that will appeal to anyone with an interest 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: 1432528467
• ISBN13: 9781432528461
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"