My Journey to Lhasa by Alexandra David-Neel
The Classic Story of the Only Western Woman Who Succeeded in Entering the Forbidden City
This book is a fascinating travel memoir documenting the author's daring and perilous journey to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, in 1923. Disguised as a beggar and accompanied by a young Tibetan monk, she traversed harsh terrains, braved extreme weather conditions, and evaded authorities who forbade foreigners from entering the city. Throughout her journey, she encountered various aspects of Tibetan culture, religion, and way of life, offering an insightful and vivid portrayal of a land and people largely unknown to the outside world at that time.
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- Published
- 1927
- Nationality
- French
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- 310-370
- Original Language
- French
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- My Journey to Lhasa: The Classic Story of the Only Western Woman Who Succeeded in Entering the Forbidden City
- Voyage d'une Parisienne à Lhassa
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 55th on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)
- 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the 20th Century (and Beyond) in English (Counterpunch)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)