Description

Lhasa and Its Mysteries is a book written by L. Austine Waddell that details the author's expedition to Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, in 1903-1904. The book provides a comprehensive account of the journey, including descriptions of the people, culture, and religion of Tibet. Waddell also delves into the history and mythology of the region, exploring the mysteries and legends that surround Lhasa. The book contains numerous illustrations and photographs, as well as maps and diagrams to aid in understanding the geography and architecture of the city. Overall, Lhasa and Its Mysteries is a fascinating exploration of a little-known corner of the world, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Tibet.1905. Lhasa and Its Mysteries describes the political background of the mission, brutal military clashes, the immobilizing effects of the Tibetan winter on troop movements, the advance to Lhasa and role of the Dalai Lama, Buddhist temples, oracles and sorcerers, peace negotiations and many more absorbing topics. This volume is a treasure of information for historians, students of history and Orientalists. For general readers fascinated by political intrigue, Far Eastern mysticism, military adventures and life in a far-off land, this well-written classic will prove especially engrossing. See the many other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.