Hedin Trans Himalaya

HEDIN, Sven.. TRANS-HIMALAYA: Discoveries and Adventures in Tibet..
A SUPERB PRIMARY RESOURCE AND EARLY EXPLORATION OF TIBET The documentary expedition of discovery to places yet mapped or explored by a westerner. The expedition consisted of some 37 Asian porters and followed ancient camel routes to the high country. This work begins with a departure from Sringar and progresses to Leh, then on to Tibet, over Karakorum and on into unknown country. He traveled through the forbidden lands, over the Trans-Himalaya, to the great banks of Brahmaputra, down the rushing Tsangpo by boat, visit with Tashi Lama, time with the Tibetans, Shigatse...Raga-Tsangpo, Linga Gompa, Nepal, voyage over stormy Holy lake, Tso-Mavang, the discovery of Indus source, on the Roof of the World, 30 days of storm, Bongba. * A fascinating primary source, adventure, exciting experiences, capture by bandits, 40 degrees below, deep snows, rushing rivers, and dry deserts. * Dr. Hedin's works are lucid and his amazing stamina, courage and high regard for scientific research has left us with a fantastic record. * The work is complete in 3 volumes; volume 1, 2 issued 1909, volume 3 in 1913. It was published in both New York and London at the same time. Finding the complete three volume set has become difficult. Often sets are composed of different place, the contents regardless remains identical. * REFERENCES: Marshall 2098 Yakushi HO3c * Color scans can be sent by email. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. * * * BUY WITH * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

N.Y. & London 1909-13, Macmillan.Red cloth, spine head/tails worn, 3 vol. set complete, 436+441+436p., index, 543 b.w. 33 photos, 14 maps, head/tail of vol. 1,2 worn,vol. 3 very good mixed set New York vols. 1-2, London vol. 3. FIRST EDITIONS

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HEDIN, Sven.. TRANS-HIMALAYA: Discoveries and Adventures in Tibet..
A SUPERB PRIMARY RESOURCE AND EARLY EXPLORATION OF TIBET The documentary expedition of discovery to places yet mapped or explored by a westerner. The expedition consisted of some 37 Asian porters and followed ancient camel routes to the high country. This work begins with a departure from Sringar and progresses to Leh, then on to Tibet, over Karakorum and on into unknown country. He traveled through the forbidden lands, over the Trans-Himalaya, to the great banks of Brahmaputra, down the rushing Tsangpo by boat, visit with Tashi Lama, time with the Tibetans, Shigatse...Raga-Tsangpo, Linga Gompa, Nepal, voyage over stormy Holy lake, Tso-Mavang, the discovery of Indus source, on the Roof of the World, 30 days of storm, Bongba. * A fascinating primary source, adventure, exciting experiences, capture by bandits, 40 degrees below, deep snows, rushing rivers, and dry deserts. * Dr. Hedin's works are lucid and his amazing stamina, courage and high regard for scientific research has left us with a fantastic record. * The work is complete in 3 volumes; volume 1, 2 issued 1909, volume 3 in 1913. It was published in both New York and London at the same time. Finding the complete three volume set has become difficult. Often sets are composed of different place, the contents regardless remains identical. * REFERENCES: Marshall 2098 Yakushi HO3c * Color scans can be sent by email. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. * * * BUY WITH * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

New York 1910, Macmillan. Red pictorial cloth, two vol. set, 436+441p., 17 color, 360 b.w. photos & illus., 7 maps,3 fold out maps, index, good copy, top gilt, spine head & tail and corners bit rubbed, contents clean. Q U I T E S C A R C E

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Sven Hedin Illustrator: . Trans-Himalaya: Discoveries and Adventures in Tibet, (3 Vols) Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd. 2002 ISBN: 9788121203401

New Hardcover 15 x 23 cm. My long journey backwards and forward over the Trans-Himalaya cannot be regarded as more that a cursory and defective reconnaissance of a Country hitherto unknown. It is easier to go to Lhasa with a force armed to the teeth, and shoot down the Tibetans like pheasants if they stand in the way, than to Cross Tibet in all direction for two long years with four governments and all the authorities of the land as opponets, twelve Poor Ladakis as companions, and not a single man as escort It is no merit of mine that I was long able to maintain a position which from the first seemed untenable. The same lucky star looked down, as often before, on my lonely course through vast Asia, since I first took up my pilgrim staff. Go, then, out into the World thouring-ing and sonorous name for one of the world's mightiest Mountain systems, and find they way into geographical text-books and remind Children in the Schools of the snow-crowned summits on the Roof of the World, among which the Monsoon storms have sung their deafening chorus since the beginning. As long as I live, my proudest memories-like royal eagles, will soar round the Cold desolate crags of the Trans-Himalaya. Printed Pages: 1968. .

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Prem Singh Jina Illustrator: . Ladakh Profile, Kalpaz Publications/Gyan Books Pvt.Ltd 2005 ISBN: 9788178354378

New Hardcover . Ladakh : A Trans-Himalayan Region of J&K State is rugged and mountainous but represents a unique eco-system and harbours diverse, beautiful and rich culture. The region remain isolated for centuries, thus been preserved the typical geography, art, architecture, lifestyle and tradition. In 1974, Ladakh was opened for foreigners. Tourism and related activities have been increased accordingly. State and Central Governments also started to implement various plans and projects. Jobs created, Ladakhis got employment. Their living standard increased and changed the mindset. The need to write this book to explain the above facts and put together the Experiences of famous western explorers who visited Ladakh. Apart from this, recent Political scene and mountaineering activities of this region also been discussed. A detailed discussion on all aspects of Ladakh is beyond the scope of this book, however, it will Help tourists and Research scholars to know Ladakh better. Contents: I. History AND Archaeology : 1. Rock-Carvings in Ladakh 2. King Drag pa Bum de (Tib. brags pa 'abum Ide) of Ladakh and His Contribution towards Buddhism 3. King Drags pa bum (Tib. grags pa 'abum) and His Contribution towards Buddhism in Shyam Region of Ladakh Himalaya 4. King Bagan (Tib. ba rgan) of Ladakh, the Founder of Namgyal Dynasty 5. Tashi Namgyal (Tib. bkra shis rnam rgyal) : A Crafty King of Ladakh 6. King Tsewang Namgyal (Tib. Tse dbang rnam rgyal) : An Able Administrator of Ladakh II. MUMMIES AND ROYAL Families OF LADAKH : 7. Royal Families at Stok Palace of Ladakh 8. Mummies in Ladakh and Spiti of Himachal Pradesh III. EXPLORERS TO LADAKH : 9. Jesuit Missionaries Appearance in Ladakh during the First Half of Eighteenth Century A.D 10. James Baillic Fraser's Study Tour in Ladakh during 1814-15 11. Moorcroft Journey to Ladakh during 1820 12. Travel Diary of Captain Knight in Ladakh 13. Ladakh : A Robert Shaw's Visit to High Territory of Trans-Himalaya during 1867-68 14. H.W. Bellew's Journey to Ladakh in 1873-74 15. Sir Francis Younghusband Journey to Ladakh, the Frontier Part of India 16. Captain Hamilton Bower Experiences in Ladakh 17. K.F. Knight Journey to Ladakh and its Neighbouring Countries 18. A Reeve Heber and Kathleen M. Heber in Ladakh 19. Seven Hedin and Ladakh 20. Journey to Ladakh by Ganpat in the Beginning of Twentieth Century IV. MONASTERIES OF LADAKH : 21. Phyang Monastery : A Drigung Order of Ladakh 22. Historical Background of Lamayuru Monastery of Ladakh 23. Lingshed (Tib. ling shed) Monastery of Ladakh V. Defence AND War : 24. Yarkand Troops of Sultan Said Invasion on Ladakh in 1531 A.D 25. First Indo-Pak War on the Land of Ladakh VI. Politics : 26. Ladakh and its Boundary Demarcation Dispute 27. A Clash of Civilisations for 14th Lok Sabha Election-2004 in Ladakh VII. PERSONALITIES : 28. Life and Works of Yen Kushok Bakula 29. Some Ladakhi Personalities VIII. Environment : 30. Tso Moriri (Tib. mtso mo ri ri) is the Lake for Birds Attraction 31. Eco-friendly Relation in Hemis High Altitude National Park IX. TRADE AND Industries : 32. Pashm Trade : Past and Present in Ladakh 33. The Role of Seabuckthorn in the Development of Cold-Arid Zone of Ladakh X. Art AND CRAFT : 34. Danger to Pottery Works in Ladakh Himalaya XI. FAIR AND Festival : 35. Colourful 3-day Sindhu Darshan-2004 Festival in Ladakh 36. Hemis Festival and Naropa Ceremony in Ladakh 37. World Music Festival : A Danger to Ladakhi Culture XII. MOUNTAINEERING : 38. Some Ladakhi Mountaineers XIII. Terrorism : 39. Militant Violence in Zangskar of Ladakh Himalaya XIV. Political DEVELOPMENT : 40. Discrimination against Zangskar's in Ladakh Region XV. LADAKH KINGS : 41. King Lodos Chog dan (Tib. blo-gros mchog Idan) : A Ruler Who Ordered to Preserve Buddhist Culture and Reli Printed Pages: 360. .

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