The Himalayan Tibet (Hardcover)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Tradd Street Press, 2026

1025706854 / 9781025706856

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Hardcover. "The Himalayan Tibet" is a comprehensive and vivid travelogue and ethnographic account of the Ladakh region, commonly known as "Little Tibet." Written by A. Reeve Heber and Kathleen M. Heber, who spent over a decade living and working as medical missionaries in the area during the early 20th century, this work offers an intimate perspective on a culture then largely isolated from the Western world.The book details the authors' extensive observations on the geography, social structures, and spiritual life of the Himalayan borderlands. Readers are provided with in-depth descriptions of the city of Leh, the vibrant monastic festivals, and the intricate customs of the local inhabitants. Beyond mere travel reporting, the narrative delves into the practicalities of life at high altitudes, including agriculture, trade routes, and the diverse ethnic groups that converged in this remote crossroads of Central Asia.A significant contribution to Himalayan studies, "The Himalayan Tibet" serves as a vital historical record. It captures the unique atmosphere of the region before modern geopolitical changes, making it an essential read for those interested in Central Asian history, anthropology, and the enduring allure of the Tibetan plateau.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Codice articolo 9781025706856

Titolo
The Himalayan Tibet (Hardcover)
Autore
A. Reeve Heber
Editore
Tradd Street Press
Anno di pubblicazione
2026
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Hardcover
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1025706854
ISBN 13
9781025706856

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