An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet by Arnold Henry Savage Landor

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Author Landor, Arnold Henry Savage, 1865-1924
LoC No. 10010328
Title An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet
Note Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet" by Arnold Henry Savage Landor is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's journey as he ventures into the forbidden territory of Tibet, a land closed to foreign exploration due to religious sentiments at the time. Landor's narrative focuses on his experiences, challenges, and discoveries as he attempts to survey and document this remote region, emphasizing the hardships faced in pursuit of scientific knowledge and adventure. The opening of the book introduces Tibet as a desolate, high-altitude landscape, detailing the harsh environmental conditions and the restrictive laws that prevent outsiders from entering. Landor prepares meticulously for his journey, equipping himself with scientific instruments and making arrangements for the difficult trek through mountainous terrain. He begins his expedition from Naini Tal in India, gathering a team of local porters while highlighting the unique characteristics of his servant, Chanden Sing. The introduction sets the stage for a series of thrilling encounters and perilous situations that await him in the forbidden land, underlining both the physical and psychological challenges he must overcome during this daring adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Description and travel
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EBook-No. 27021
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Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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