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100 1 _aBird, Isabella L.
_q(Isabella Lucy),
_d1831-1904
245 1 0 _aAmong the Tibetans
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aThere is an improved edition of this title, eBook #41635
500 _aRelease date is 2003-07-01
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Description and travel
653 _aBird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy), 1831-1904 -- Travel -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region
653 _aBritish -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region -- History -- 19th century
653 _aWomen travelers -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4244
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