SHERRING, Charles.

Western Tibet

and the British Borderland. The sacred country of the Hindus and Buddhists, with an account of the government, religion, and customs of its peoples... with a chapter by T.G.Longstaff describing an attempt to climb Gurla Mandhata.

Stock Code 91063

Edward Arnold, London 1906

$1,534.00 - $1,534.00

$1,534.00

$1,534.00 - $1,534.00

$1,534.00

Description of the Bhotiyas of Kumaon and the Tibetans of Western Tibet together with an account of his journey to Western Tibet in 1905 when Deputy Commissioner of Kumaon. He describes the passes into Western Tibet and the administration of the border areas. The most important book on the region.

First edition. 8vo., v, 376p., frontispiece, 2 folding maps, numerous illustrations, many full-page, modern green morocco gilt, a very good copy.

Marshall 2069; Yakushi S421.

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