Tibet, the Mysterious (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore Tibet's hidden highlands and the routes that opened them to the world.

Through a history of exploration, Tibet, the Mysterious offers a vivid look at the great plateau and its mountain barriers, and the routes into its heart. The author draws on a wide range of sources to map the progress of discovery from early tales to modern expeditions.

This edition is illustrated with photographs and maps, helping readers follow the journeys across high passes, deserts, and sacred citadels like Lhasa. It focuses on travel routes, geography, and the explorers who opened Tibetan lands to Western eyes.

• Follow the North- western routes into Tibet, including the Leh, Shipki, and Niti passes.


• See the conformation of the Tibetan plateau and its mountain barriers through maps and illustrations.


• Learn how explorers from many nations contributed to the knowledge of this remote region.


• Gain a sense of the changing glamour of Tibetan travel, from early myths to documented routes.

Ideal for readers of travel history, geography, and adventure seekers curious about Tibet's past.

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