The Last Secrets: The Final Mysteries of Exploration by John Buchan
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"The Last Secrets: The Final Mysteries of Exploration" by John Buchan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the significant advancements in exploration during the first two decades of the 1900s, chronicling the successful unraveling of many of the world’s geographical enigmas. The book reflects on the changing nature of exploration, moving from grand adventures into the age of detailed scientific inquiry, as it grapples
with the reality that the world is becoming increasingly mapped and understood. At the start of the book, Buchan sets the stage by discussing the once-mysterious city of Lhasa in Tibet, which had long been shrouded in secrecy and intrigue. The opening passages detail the extraordinary journey of an armed British expedition that, in 1904, was the first to enter this sacred city after centuries of barriers. Buchan paints a vivid picture of the geographical challenges faced by past explorers, the politics surrounding Tibet, and the final unveiling of Lhasa, which ultimately diminished the allure of its mystery. This poignant exploration serves as a prelude to the broader themes this historical account will address, namely the evolution of exploration and humanity's ever-decreasing encounters with the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Buchan, John, 1875-1940 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 23017172 |
| Title | The Last Secrets: The Final Mysteries of Exploration |
| Contents | Lhasa -- The gorges of the Brahmaputra -- The North Pole -- The Mountains of the Moon -- The South Pole -- Mount McKinley -- The Holy Cities of Islam -- The exploration of New Guinea -- Mount Everest. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Discoveries in geography |
| Subject | Explorers |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60948 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60948-5 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 699 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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