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Charles A Sherring, a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and Deputy Commissioner in the Indian Civil Services, wrote this book in 1905 amongst a flurry of books on this topic, owing to the capture of Tibet by the British army in 1904. Taking an opportunity to travel in his capacity as Deputy Commissioner, he toured the lesser-known tracts of Western Tibet. This area of Tibet and the areas on the British boundary are most sacred to the Buddhist and Hindu because of the presence of the holy lake of Mansarovar and the venerated peak of Kailash. This area has a romance of legends and myths where quaint customs and manners appeal to all with poetic leanings.Written amidst daily duties while travelling, braving tempestuous rains and freezing winds, the object of this book is entirely non-political, and the author has omitted all controversial matter. There is also an account of a climb on the mountain, considered at that time to be the highest in the world, Gurla Mandhata. It was the first attempt to climb a mountain using the most modern methods available in 1905. The book is peppered with 175 illustrations.
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- PublisherAsian Educational Services,India
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 8120608542
- ISBN 13 9788120608542
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages392
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Western Tibet and The British Borderland. The Sacred Country of Hindus and Buddhists with an account of the government, religion and customs of its peoples
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Book Description hardcover. 1993 reprint. xv, 376pp, illusts, 5 maps, original red cloth with gilt, a few minor marks to front board, VG. Facsimile reprint of the 1906 First Edition. Account of a trip to western Tibet in the early 20th century. Includes a chapter by Tom Longstaff describing an attempt to climb Gurla Mandhata, 25,350 feet overlooking Lake Mansarowar. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service. Seller Inventory # 72101
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WESTERN TIBET AND THE BRITISH BORDERLAND, THE SACRED COUNTRY OF HINDUS AND BUDDHISTS, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE GOVERNMENT, RELIGION AND CUSTOMS OF ITS PEOPLES.
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Book Description 8vo. pp xiv, 376. Colour illustrated dust jacket. Original publisher's red cloth with gilt lettering at spine and front. Copiously illustrated in black and white throughout.ISBN: 8120608542 Some light marks at page edges and boards, else binding firm. Very good in slightly faded at spine, very good dust jacket. Seller Inventory # C65597
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Western Tibet and the British Borderland
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no dj. Western Tibet and the British Borderland. Book. Seller Inventory # I7409*
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