Publisher's Synopsis
Secret Explorations in Asia will take you through the cities, regions, and countries of this continent, which at times were forbidden to foreigners"all the people from the West, or those of certain nationalities. Travel with those who tried to travel incognito in such off-limit places as Makkah, the Middle East, Central Asia, Tibet, or certain regions of Afghanistan and China. In addition to travelers and adventurers like Richard Francis Burton or Lawrence of Arabia, you will learn about many others who have gone unnoticed or not received their due recognition in the annals of history.
