Central Asia And Tibet V2

Central Asia and Tibet V2: Towards the Holy City of Lassa is a travelogue written by Sven Anders Hedin, a Swedish geographer and explorer, and was first published in 1903. The book is the second volume of Hedin's account of his travels through Central Asia and Tibet in the late 19th century. In this book, Hedin recounts his journey from Kashgar, a city in western China, to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, which was then a forbidden city to foreigners. He describes the difficulties he faced in obtaining permission to enter Tibet, the challenges of traveling through the harsh terrain of the Himalayas, and the cultural and religious customs of the Tibetan people.Hedin's account provides a comprehensive and detailed description of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the people he encountered along the way. He also provides insights into the political and social conditions of Tibet at the time, and his observations on the impact of British and Russian colonialism on the region.Overall, Central Asia and Tibet V2: Towards the Holy City of Lassa is a fascinating and informative account of a journey through one of the most remote and mysterious regions of the world, written by one of the most celebrated explorers of his time.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.