Luvattomilla teillä : Matkustukset ja seikkailut Tiibetissä by Landor

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Author Landor, Arnold Henry Savage, 1865-1924
Translator Jaakkola, K. (Kaarle Kustaa), 1853-1932
Title Luvattomilla teillä : Matkustukset ja seikkailut Tiibetissä
Original Publication Finland: Satakunnan Kirjakauppa, 1900.
Note Reading ease score: 41.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Note Abridged translation of: In the forbidden land.
Credits Jari Koivisto
Summary "Luvattomilla teillä: Matkustukset ja seikkailut Tiibetissä" by A. Henry Savage Landor is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the author's adventurous expedition through the mysterious and largely uncharted regions of Tibet, highlighting the challenges he faced and the insights he gained about the local cultures and people. The author, driven by a deep sense of curiosity and scientific inquiry, embarks on a journey that is marked by both wonder and hardship. At the start of the book, Landor lays the groundwork for his remarkable journey from England to Tibet, detailing his plans and preparations, as well as the various obstacles he encounters early on. After deciding against a longer route through Russia, he opts for a challenging trek through India, facing the heat and disease of Bombay before continuing through mountainous terrain. He introduces Khanden Singh, an unusual and initially inexperienced servant who becomes his loyal companion over time. As Landor reaches his first destination, he begins to connect with the rich local culture, encountering a diverse range of people and preparing for the arduous journey ahead deep into Tibetan lands. The opening sets the stage for a tale woven with explorations into uncharted territories and the human experiences he witnesses along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Description and travel
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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