Lhasa and its mysteries with a record of the expedition of 1903-1904 [Hardcover]

L. Austine Waddell

ISBN 10: 8121282179 / ISBN 13: 9788121282178

Published by Gyan Publishing House, 2023

About this Item

Language: English. About The Book: In this book, Lieutenant Colonel Laurence Austine Waddell reflects on his experiences in Central Tibet. He describes his fascination with the land, its people, and the mysteries surrounding it. After visiting Burma, he was stationed in Darjeeling, where he encountered Tibetans and learned about their culture. He became determined to unlock the secrets of Tibet and its religion, undertaking language study and collecting information. Waddell embarked on journeys along the Tibetan frontier, gathering knowledge about the region's tribes, geography, and natural history. Despite a failed attempt to reach Lhasa in 1892, he eventually achieved his dream. This book includes his personal photographs and unique insights into Tibetan culture, myths, and customs, aided by his prior preparation. About The Author: Lieutenant Colonel Laurence Austine Waddell (1854-1938) was a Scottish explorer, Indian Army surgeon, and amateur archaeologist. He studied Tibetan, Sumerian, and Sanskrit and made translations of inscriptions. Despite limited academic recognition, some consider him a real-life Indiana Jones precursor. He collected bird specimens, leading to the naming of a species after him. His collections are in museums, including the Hunterian Museum and Natural History Museum. The University of Glasgow holds his papers. Waddell authored books on topics like Tibetan Buddhism, the Brahmaputra tribes, and Phoenician origins of Britons and Anglo-Saxons. The Title 'Lhasa and its mysteries with a record of the expedition of 1903-1904 written/authored/edited by L. Austine Waddell', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121282178 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 676 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms 676. Seller Inventory # 1111024717319

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Title: Lhasa and its mysteries with a record of the...

Publisher: Gyan Publishing House

Publication Date: 2023

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New