From Pekin To Sikkim: Through The Ordos, The Gobi Desert And Tibet (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163521373)

""From Pekin To Sikkim: Through The Ordos, The Gobi Desert And Tibet"" is a travelogue written by Jacques De Lesdain, chronicling his journey through China and Tibet in the early 20th century. The book begins with De Lesdain's departure from Pekin (now Beijing) and his travels through the Ordos region, a vast plateau located in northern China. He then ventures into the Gobi Desert, where he encounters nomadic tribes and experiences the harsh conditions of the desert. De Lesdain's journey then takes him into Tibet, where he explores the culture and customs of the Tibetan people. He visits Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, and describes the city's unique architecture and religious practices. Throughout the book, De Lesdain provides detailed observations of the landscapes, people, and customs he encounters, giving readers a vivid picture of life in China and Tibet during this time period.Overall, ""From Pekin To Sikkim: Through The Ordos, The Gobi Desert And Tibet"" is a fascinating account of a journey through some of the most remote and inhospitable regions of Asia, offering insight into the history, culture, and geography of the area.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: 116352137X
ISBN-13: 9781163521373
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d