Penguin 1st Edition, published 1957.
The record of an individual's journey from Kunming (Yunnanfu) to Tangar (and the great lake of Kokonor); and eventually onto Peking (Beijing) via Chengtu, Kangting, Kantze, Derge, Jyekundo, by way of an unsuccessful attempt to reach Lhasa. The purpose of his journey was to apply his skills of observation, and physical endurance to bear on researching archaeological and other aspects of the Buddhist religion. In Peter Fleming's words: "The end result is an intimate and detailed portrait of a society outwardly primitive and outlandish but based on values and traditions from which the West has much to learn."
Condition grading: Good. Pen signature to title page. Part of ring mark to front cover. Very light creases and light wear to both covers. Minor wear to top of spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1957.
The record of an individual's journey from Kunming (Yunnanfu) to Tangar (and the great lake of Kokonor); and eventually onto Peking (Beijing) via Chengtu, Kangting, Kantze, Derge, Jyekundo, by way of an unsuccessful attempt to reach Lhasa. The purpose of his journey was to apply his skills of observation, and physical endurance to bear on researching archaeological and other aspects of the Buddhist religion. In Peter Fleming's words: "The end result is an intimate and detailed portrait of a society outwardly primitive and outlandish but based on values and traditions from which the West has much to learn."
Condition grading: Good. Pen signature to title page. Part of ring mark to front cover. Very light creases and light wear to both covers. Minor wear to top of spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
