In the Forbidden Land An Account of A Journey into Tibet Capture by the Tibetan Lamas and Soldiers, Imprisonment, Torture and Ultimate Release brought about 2nd [Hardcover]

Name : In the Forbidden Land An Account of A Journey into Tibet Capture by the Tibetan Lamas and Soldiers, Imprisonment, Torture and Ultimate Release brought about 2nd [Hardcover]

Author : Arnold Henry Savage Landor

Book Format : Hardcover

Genre : Reference

ISBN : 9788121288491

Language : English

Pages : 301-400 Pages

Publish Year : 2023

Publisher : Gyan Publishing House

About The Book : Within this book, the author presents a detailed account of their expedition through Tibet, which took place in the seasons of spring, summer, and autumn in 1897. The author relies on data from the Trigonometrical Survey to determine the elevations of towering peaks in India, including Nanda Devi, along with utilizing astronomical observations to establish the precise positions of their survey's starting and ending points at the specific locations where they entered and exited Tibet. About The Author: Arnold Henry Savage Landor (1865 – 1924) was a multi-talented English individual, renowned as a painter, explorer, writer, and anthropologist. Known for his witty writing style, Landor embarked on his artistic journey by leaving for Paris at the age of fifteen to study at the Académie Julian, under the guidance of Gustave Boulanger and Jules Lefebvre. His global adventures took him to various countries, including America, Japan, and Korea, where he painted numerous landscapes and portraits. Upon his return to England, his remarkable experiences led to an invitation from Queen Victoria to Balmoral, where he shared captivating tales and showcased his drawings. Landor's exploration continued as he ventured into Nepal and Tibet, which he chronicled in two books: "In the Forbidden Land" (1898) and "Tibet and Nepal" (1905). In addition to these works, he authored a multi

Country of Origin : India