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100 1 _aHedin, Sven Anders,
_d1865-1952
245 1 0 _aTranshimalaja: Löytöjä ja seikkailuja Tibetissä. 2 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-12-20
508 _aE-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Transhimalaja: Löytöjä ja seikkailuja Tibetissä. 2" by Sven Anders Hedin is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book documents Hedin's adventures in Tibet, focusing on his explorations, encounters with local cultures, and interactions with significant figures like the Tashi lama. Through vivid descriptions and personal experiences, it provides insights into Tibet's rich spiritual and geographical landscape. At the start of the volume, Hedin recounts his arrival in the sacred city of Shigatse, accompanied by former guides and monks. He details his ascent to Tashi-lunpo Monastery, where he awaits an audience with the Tashi lama. The opening narrative paints a picture of the monastery's architectural beauty and the rituals surrounding Hedin's visit, which includes gift exchanges and conversations covering a range of topics from local customs to broader geopolitical issues. This introduction sets the stage for Hedin's continued exploration of Tibet, interweaving his personal journey with the cultural and religious significance of the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Description and travel
653 _aHedin, Sven Anders, 1865-1952 -- Travel -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50729
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