The Unveiling of Lhasa

Edmund Candler

Verlag: Edward Arnold, London, 1905

Beschreibung

A smart second impression of this insightful travelogue from the author's expedition through Tibet. First edition, second impression. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, fifty-two images across thirty-four plates, and a folding map to the rear. Collated complete. A fascinating travelogue of an English journalist who accompanied the expeditionary force led by Sir Francis Younghusband into Tibet in 1903-4. Giving an overview of the scenery, culture and political unrest in the region, including the authors first-hand account of the storm of the Gyantse Dzong. Written by Edmund Candler, an English journalist, novelist and educator notable for his literary depictions of colonial India. In the original green cloth binding. Externally, sound with rubbing and light bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spine and marks to the boards. Front hinge tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot or handling mark. Minor age toning to the extremities. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 907T10

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Unveiling of Lhasa

Verlag: Edward Arnold, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1905

Einband: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Good

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book