Lhasa and Its Mysteries With a Record of the Expedition of 1903 to 1904

Lhasa and Its Mysteries With a Record of the Expedition of 1903 to 1904 is a book written by L. Austine Waddell. The book provides a detailed account of the author's expedition to Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, in the early 20th century. The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the city of Lhasa and its people, culture, and religion. The author provides an in-depth analysis of Tibetan Buddhism, its history, and its practices. He also describes the architecture of the city, the various temples and monasteries, and the daily life of the people.The second part of the book recounts the author's expedition to Lhasa in 1903-1904. The author was part of a British military mission that was sent to Tibet to negotiate with the Dalai Lama and establish British influence in the region. The author describes the difficult journey to Lhasa, the challenges the expedition faced, and the negotiations with the Dalai Lama. He also provides a detailed account of the military operations that were carried out during the expedition.Overall, Lhasa and Its Mysteries With a Record of the Expedition of 1903 to 1904 is a fascinating book that provides a unique insight into the culture and history of Tibet. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism, the history of Tibet, or military expeditions in the early 20th century.1905. Lhasa and Its Mysteries describes the political background of the mission, brutal military clashes, the immobilizing effects of the Tibetan winter on troop movements, the advance to Lhasa and role of the Dalai Lama, Buddhist temples, oracles and sorcerers, peace negotiations and many more absorbing topics. This volume is a treasure of information for historians, students of history and Orientalists. For general readers fascinated by political intrigue, Far Eastern mysticism, military adventures and life in a far-off land, this well-written classic will prove especially engrossing. See the many other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.