Hidden behind the Himalayas and ruled over by a God-king, Tibet has always cast a powerful spell over travellers form the West. In this remarkable, and ultimately tragic narrative, Peter Hopkirk recounts the forcible opening up of this medieval land during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and the extraordinary race between agents, soldiers, missionaries, mountaineers, explorers, and mystics from nine different countries to reach Lhasa, Tibet's sacred capital. His story concludes with the ultimate act of trespass - ...
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Hidden behind the Himalayas and ruled over by a God-king, Tibet has always cast a powerful spell over travellers form the West. In this remarkable, and ultimately tragic narrative, Peter Hopkirk recounts the forcible opening up of this medieval land during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and the extraordinary race between agents, soldiers, missionaries, mountaineers, explorers, and mystics from nine different countries to reach Lhasa, Tibet's sacred capital. His story concludes with the ultimate act of trespass - the Chinese invasion of 1950. This book is intended for those with a general interest in the Far East, history, and adventure. Some academic interest.
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Seller's Description:
Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall Copy in illustrated card wraps. Spine lightly creased. Folio edges slightly tanned. Previous owners inscription on half title page has been tippexed out. Clean text with b/w plates.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN: 9780192851321.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
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VG. 8vo. original printed paper wraps (a little rubbed & creased, some small spots of surface wear to front cover); pp. x, 274, with 18 plates & 3 maps. A very good copy. The second book by this popular writer on Central Asian history and exploration.
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VG+ in F- jacket. VG+/F-. 8vo. original cream boards gilt (some leaf edge spotting & marking) in dustwrapper (repriced by publisher, spine a little sunned, as usual); pp. x, 274, with 27 plates & 3 maps. A very good copy of the true first edition. The second book by this popular writer on Central Asian history and exploration.
