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Journey to the Forbidden City

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Indian explorer's daring 19th-century Tibet odyssey.

Delve into the adventures of Nain Singh Rawat, an unsung hero who mapped the mysteries of Tibet. This book traces his perilous journey disguised to evade capture, painting a vivid picture of 19th-century exploration and determination. It's a riveting tribute to an explorer's courage and a fascinating slice of geographical history just waiting to captivate your imagination. If you're drawn to tales of real-life adventurers and uncharted territories, 'Journey to the Forbidden City' promises an enthralling escape.

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Journey to the Forbidden City

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ISBN: 9780143449911
Authors: Deepa Agarwal
Publisher: India Puffin
Date of Publication: 2020-01-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Travelogue, History, Biography
Goodreads rating: 4.33
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Nineteenth-century Tibet was an unknown entity, a complete geographical mystery to the West. Where did its capital city Lhasa lie? Which rivers, lakes, and mountains stretched across this land? Where were its fabled monasteries and legendary goldfields? And did the magical flying lamas actually exist? It was next to impossible for a white man to enter this rigorously guarded territory. And so was chosen an intrepid Indian explorer from the mountains of Kumaon - Nain Singh Rawat. Trekking across this country, he risked life and limb and donned innumerable clever disguises as he surveyed the vast expanses and identified countless villages, cities, and people. From putting Lhasa accurately on the world map to earning the title of Pundit, his eventful and often arduous travels led to his name being permanently engraved in the annals of Indian exploration. Based on his actual diaries, this gripping narrative is also a tribute to the indomitable spirit of this fascinating man, who rose from being an impoverished village schoolteacher to a legendary hero.
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Indian explorer's daring 19th-century Tibet odyssey.

Delve into the adventures of Nain Singh Rawat, an unsung hero who mapped the mysteries of Tibet. This book traces his perilous journey disguised to evade capture, painting a vivid picture of 19th-century exploration and determination. It's a riveting tribute to an explorer's courage and a fascinating slice of geographical history just waiting to captivate your imagination. If you're drawn to tales of real-life adventurers and uncharted territories, 'Journey to the Forbidden City' promises an enthralling escape.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.