From Pekin To Sikkim: Through The Ordos, The Gobi Desert And Tibet (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163238905)

""From Pekin to Sikkim: Through the Ordos, the Gobi Desert and Tibet"" is a travelogue written by Jacques De Lesdain, detailing his journey from Pekin (now Beijing) to Sikkim in the early 20th century. The book covers his travels through the Ordos region of China, the Gobi Desert, and Tibet, providing a vivid description of the landscapes, cultures, and people he encounters along the way. De Lesdain's observations and insights into the customs and beliefs of the local populations make for a fascinating read, as he delves into topics such as Buddhism, shamanism, and the traditional nomadic lifestyle of the Mongolian people. The book also includes beautiful illustrations and photographs, adding to the immersive experience of the reader. Overall, ""From Pekin to Sikkim"" is a captivating account of a journey through some of the most remote and intriguing regions of Asia, offering a glimpse into a world that is both exotic and enchanting.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.

Author: Jacques De Lesdain
ISBN-10: 1163238902
ISBN-13: 9781163238905
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d