02352cam a22003133u 4500 27021 UtSlPG 20260610133622.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10010328 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Landor, Arnold Henry Savage, 1865-1924 An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-10-24 E-text prepared by Peter Vachuska, Carla Foust, Chuck Greif, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet" by Arnold Henry Savage Landor is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's journey as he ventures into the forbidden territory of Tibet, a land closed to foreign exploration due to religious sentiments at the time. Landor's narrative focuses on his experiences, challenges, and discoveries as he attempts to survey and document this remote region, emphasizing the hardships faced in pursuit of scientific knowledge and adventure. The opening of the book introduces Tibet as a desolate, high-altitude landscape, detailing the harsh environmental conditions and the restrictive laws that prevent outsiders from entering. Landor prepares meticulously for his journey, equipping himself with scientific instruments and making arrangements for the difficult trek through mountainous terrain. He begins his expedition from Naini Tal in India, gathering a team of local porters while highlighting the unique characteristics of his servant, Chanden Sing. The introduction sets the stage for a series of thrilling encounters and perilous situations that await him in the forbidden land, underlining both the physical and psychological challenges he must overcome during this daring adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27021 67930 67930