L'Asie inconnue : à travers le Tibet by Gabriel Bonvalot
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"L'Asie inconnue : à travers le Tibet" by Gabriel Bonvalot is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's explorations across the Asian continent, with a specific focus on his ambitious journey through Tibet and into other regions of China. It delves into the complexities and challenges of the journey, including the interactions with various cultures and the geological landscapes encountered along the way. The opening of
the book introduces the narrator's plans for an extensive journey across Asia, initiated through discussions with his friend Henri Lorin. Initially hesitant to embark on the expedition due to prior exhaustion, he becomes invigorated upon learning of a potential companion, Prince Henri d'Orléans, who is also eager to explore. The narrative describes the initial preparations for the journey, including the recruitment of a team and the gathering of supplies. The author details his interactions with local populations, as well as the logistical challenges faced in organizing the caravan before leaving Paris, showcasing early moments of adventure that set the tone for the remarkable journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bonvalot, Gabriel, 1853-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title | L'Asie inconnue : à travers le Tibet |
| Original Publication | Paris: Flammarion, 1896. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library and the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Asia, Central -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73033 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73033-2 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 350 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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