02381cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000051001122450023001632640051001863000047002373360026002843370026003103380036003365000061003725000031004335201203004645340045016676530062017126530095017746530075018696530069019448560042020134244UtSlPG20260610133123.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aBird, Isabella L.q(Isabella Lucy),d1831-190410aAmong the Tibetans 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aThere is an improved edition of this title, eBook #41635  aRelease date is 2003-07-01  a"Among the Tibetans" by Isabella L. Bird is a travel narrative written during the late 19th century. This captivating account chronicles the author's adventurous journey through the stunning landscapes of Kashmir and into the remote areas of Lesser Tibet, exploring the rich cultural tapestries, the various peoples she encounters, and the challenges of travel in this rugged terrain.   The opening of the work introduces us to the Initial stages of Bird's expedition, beginning in the well-known Vale of Kashmir, where she describes the contrasting beauty and socio-political complexities of the region. Bird sets out from Srinagar, detailing her companions, including her mischievous horse Gyalpo and an Afghan guard, Usman Shah, whose brashness often complicates their journey. As Bird ventures into Lesser Tibet, she paints vivid scenes of the breathtaking mountains and valleys, experiences the realities of local life, and begins to establish connections with the lively Tibetan culture. The narrative captures not only the physical landscape but also hints at the cultural richness and spiritual depth that await her further along her adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Description and travel  aBird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy), 1831-1904 -- Travel -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region  aBritish -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region -- History -- 19th century  aWomen travelers -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4244