A Summer Ride Through Western Tibet (Classic Reprint)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2024

1331538599 / 9781331538592

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Print on Demand. This book offers a unique and captivating glimpse into the domestic life of Western Tibet in the early 20th century. The author's personal journey, undertaken before the region's political landscape shifted dramatically, provides a rare window into the daily lives of the people, their customs, and their beliefs. The book details the author's travels from Kashmir through the Sind Valley and over the Zoji La into Ladakh, where she encounters the distinct culture and rugged terrain of Western Tibet. Along the way, she shares observations on the local people - their religions, traditions, and their interactions with the British colonial presence. The author also details the impact of British policies on the region, providing insights into the transformation of local economies and the evolving relationships between Tibetans and the British. Throughout this fascinating journey, the author explores the landscapes, encounters local customs, and details the distinct cultural practices of the Tibetans - from the intricacies of their faith to their unique ways of life. She vividly captures the essence of a land untouched by the modern world, offering a timeless record of a now significantly altered region. The book offers a valuable firsthand account of a rapidly vanishing era, providing a unique historical and cultural perspective on Western Tibet before the era of significant political change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Titolo
A Summer Ride Through Western Tibet (Classic Reprint)
Autore
Jane E. Duncan
Editore
Forgotten Books
Anno di pubblicazione
2024
Condizione
New
Tipo di libro
print-on-demand item
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1331538599
ISBN 13
9781331538592
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Childrens Fiction

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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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