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Across Thibet V2

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""Across Thibet V2"" is a travelogue written by Gabriel Bonvalot that chronicles his journey across the Tibetan plateau in the late 19th century. The book is the second volume in a two-part series and provides a detailed account of Bonvalot's expedition, which began in 1889 and lasted for two years. The book is divided into chapters that cover different parts of the journey, including the author's experiences traveling through remote and inhospitable terrain, his interactions with the local people, and his encounters with wildlife. Bonvalot describes the harsh conditions he faced, including extreme cold, high altitudes, and treacherous terrain. Throughout the book, Bonvalot provides insights into the culture and customs of the Tibetan people, as well as their religious practices. He also discusses the political situation in Tibet at the time, including the influence of the Chinese government and the tensions between different factions within Tibetan society. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of the landscapes and people encountered on the journey. It provides a fascinating glimpse into a relatively unknown part of the world at a time when Western exploration of Asia was still in its infancy.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1891 Edition.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781497864979
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 238
  • Udgivet:
  • 29. Marts 2014
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x14 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 485 g.
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 24. Juli 2024

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""Across Thibet V2"" is a travelogue written by Gabriel Bonvalot that chronicles his journey across the Tibetan plateau in the late 19th century. The book is the second volume in a two-part series and provides a detailed account of Bonvalot's expedition, which began in 1889 and lasted for two years. The book is divided into chapters that cover different parts of the journey, including the author's experiences traveling through remote and inhospitable terrain, his interactions with the local people, and his encounters with wildlife. Bonvalot describes the harsh conditions he faced, including extreme cold, high altitudes, and treacherous terrain. Throughout the book, Bonvalot provides insights into the culture and customs of the Tibetan people, as well as their religious practices. He also discusses the political situation in Tibet at the time, including the influence of the Chinese government and the tensions between different factions within Tibetan society. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of the landscapes and people encountered on the journey. It provides a fascinating glimpse into a relatively unknown part of the world at a time when Western exploration of Asia was still in its infancy.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1891 Edition.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.

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