Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Land of the Lamas: Notes of a Journey Through China, Mongolia and Tibet

The Land of the Lamas: Notes of a Journey Through China, Mongolia and Tibet

Rockhill, W. Woodville

Paperback

Travel WritingFiction AnthologiesNortheast

ISBN10: 116273051X
ISBN13: 9781162730516
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Land of the Lamas: Notes of a Journey Through China, Mongolia and Tibet is a travelogue written by W. Woodville Rockhill. The book chronicles the author's travels through these three countries in the late 19th century. The author's journey takes him through various cities and towns, where he meets with local people and learns about their customs, traditions, and way of life. He also explores the rich history and culture of these regions, including their religious practices and architecture. The book provides a vivid description of the landscapes and natural beauty of the areas he visits, including the Himalayan Mountains and the Gobi Desert. The author's encounters with various political figures and officials also provide insight into the political landscape of these countries during this time. Overall, The Land of the Lamas offers a fascinating glimpse into the people, places, and cultures of China, Mongolia, and Tibet during a pivotal moment in history.1891. With maps and illustrations. Rockhill has endeavored to give the results obtained during a journey of several thousand miles through a very imperfectly known portion of the Chinese Empire. His object has been to supply facts concerning the country, of an historical, geographical and ethnographical nature. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

2 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All