02428cam a22003253u 4500 70974 UtSlPG 20260610134636.0 m cr n 260607r20231900utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 DS Landor, Arnold Henry Savage, 1865-1924 Luvattomilla teillä Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Abridged translation of: In the forbidden land. Release date is 2023-06-14 Jari Koivisto "Luvattomilla teillä: Matkustukset ja seikkailut Tiibetissä" by A. Henry Savage Landor is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the author's adventurous expedition through the mysterious and largely uncharted regions of Tibet, highlighting the challenges he faced and the insights he gained about the local cultures and people. The author, driven by a deep sense of curiosity and scientific inquiry, embarks on a journey that is marked by both wonder and hardship. At the start of the book, Landor lays the groundwork for his remarkable journey from England to Tibet, detailing his plans and preparations, as well as the various obstacles he encounters early on. After deciding against a longer route through Russia, he opts for a challenging trek through India, facing the heat and disease of Bombay before continuing through mountainous terrain. He introduces Khanden Singh, an unusual and initially inexperienced servant who becomes his loyal companion over time. As Landor reaches his first destination, he begins to connect with the rich local culture, encountering a diverse range of people and preparing for the arduous journey ahead deep into Tibetan lands. The opening sets the stage for a tale woven with explorations into uncharted territories and the human experiences he witnesses along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Finland: Satakunnan Kirjakauppa, 1900 Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Description and travel Jaakkola, K. (Kaarle Kustaa), 1853-1932 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70974 111700 111700