Size: 5x0x8; In this vivid memoir that has sold millions of copies worldwide, Heinrich Harrer recounts his adventures as one of the first Europeans ever to enter Tibet. Harrer was traveling in India when the Second World War erupted. He was subsequently seized and imprisoned by British authorities. After several attempts, he escaped and crossed the rugged, frozen Himalayas, surviving by duping government officials and depending on the generosity of villagers for food and shelter. Harrer finally reached his ultimate destination-the Forbidden City of Lhasa-without money, or permission to be in Tibet. But Tibetan hospitality and his own curious appearance worked in Harrer's favor, allowing him unprecedented acceptance among the upper classes. His intelligence and European ways also intrigued the young Dalai Lama, and Harrer soon became His Holiness's tutor and trusted confidant. When the Chinese invaded Tibet in 1950, Harrer and the Dalai Lama fled the country together. This timeless story illuminates Eastern culture, as well as the childhood of His Holiness and the current plight of Tibetans. It is a must-read for lovers of travel, adventure, history, and culture.
The Reprint Society, 1955-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. REPRINT SOCIETY EDITION with dust jacket - rare and collectable - will send out 1 st class post within 12 hours of receipt of order
Rupert Hart-Davis, 1954. Translated by Richard Graves and with an Introduction by Peter Fleming. 288p, blue boards, a little faded to top of spine. . Colour frontispiece and b + w photographs. A clean copy. The classic account of living in Tibet 1943-50.. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket.
HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS. Softcover. Brand New. We ship fast via USPS/FedEx/DHL/Aramex Express Services. No shipping to PO BOX, APO, FPO addresses. Kindly provide day time phone number in order to ensure smooth delivery. We may ship from Asian regions for inventory purpose. 100% Customer satisfaction guaranteed! We use Fast Shipping via DHL/FEDEX/UPS
London: Pan Books. Very Good+. 1956. Reprint; First Printing. Paperback. Mass Market PB . Minor reading creases and edge wear. ; Great Pan GP40. Nice tight copy, no names or marks inside. ; B&W Photographs; 267 pages; One of the great travel books of all time. Escaping at his third attempt from internment by the British in India during World War II, Harrer, a well known Austrian mountaineer and skiing champion, crosses the Himalayas into the unknown world of Tibet and becomes the Dalai Lama's friend and tutor. .
.- Idioma ingles. London. 1964. Hart-Davis, Rupert. 4º menor. 255 pgs. Con fotografÃas e ilustraciones. Tela editorial con sobrecubiertas estas alga deslucidas. Ligero desperfecto en plano superior de la portada. Buen estado. . . Viajes
Tarcher. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an ownerâs name, short gifterâs inscription or light stamp.
Tarcher, 1997. Trade Paperback. Used Good. Front and back covers have wear to edges and bumped corners. Spine intact, some wear. Binding is intact. Pages are generally clean with edge or corner wear. We carry new and used books in our storefront. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Please contact us if you have questions regarding this item.
Tarcher, August 1997. Trade Paperback. Used - Very Good. Tarcher, 1997, Paperback, Very Good Condition. A book with minimal wear, with no tears present. All covers and pages are present and intact with no marks, except for previous owners name.
Pan Books, 1956. Paperback. Good. 1956. First Thus. 267 pages. Paperback book. Book is in better condition than most examples of this age. Neat, clean, well bound pages with very minimal foxing, tanning and thumbing. Small inscriptions and neat labels may be present. Paper cover has mild edge-wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.
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