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"Startlingly
original" stories on Nepali society in a time of great flux |
Tilled Earth: Stories
by Manjushree Thapa
Startlingly original and closely observed stories that capture
the dynamism and diversity of Nepali society in a time of great
flux
In Tilled Earth several compressed, poetic and deeply
evocative micro-stories offer fleeting glimpses of small, private
dramas of people caught midlife: an elderly woodworker loses
his way in a modern Kathmandu neighbourhood; a homesick expatriate
nurses a hangover; a clerk at the Ministry of Home Affairs learns
to play Solitaire on the computer; a young man is drawn to politics
against his better judgement; a child steals her classmate's
book . . .
The longer stories in the collection, too, span a wide course,
taking subjects from rural and urban Nepal as well as from the
Nepali diaspora abroad. In "Tilled Earth" a young woman
goes to Seattle as a student, and finds herself becoming an illegal
alien. "Love Marriage" is an inner narration by a young
man who -- defying family pressure -- falls in love with a woman
of the wrong caste. In 'The Buddha in the Earth-Touching Posture",
a retired secretary visits the Buddha's birthplace, Lumbini,
only to find his deepest insecurities exposed.
With their unexpected, inventive forms, these stories reveal
the author's deep love of language and commitment to craft. Manjushree
Thapa pushes the styles of her stories to match the distinctiveness
of their content, emerging confidently as a skilled innovator
and formalist.
Paperback. 196 pages.
Weight: 300 g (10.5 oz).
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"Vibrant
Picture of Tibet in Exile' |
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Pema and the Yak: A Journey into Exile
by Siofra O'Donovan
Pema and the Yak is the fascinating story of a journey
through the Himalaya along the Indo-Tibetan border into the heart
of Tibet in Exile. Encounters with oracles, lamas, ex-political
prisoners, Tibetan doctors, DJs, nomads, guerilla fighters, painters,
poets, missionaries and Himalayan royalty paint a vibrant picture
of Tibetans living in exile today.
"[Pema and the Yak is] everything the armchair traveller
with spiritual leanings could hope to read about Tibet in exile.
The cover was painted by the author herself." -- O.
R. Melling
Siofra O'Donovan was born in Dublin and studied at the School
of Oriental and African Studies, London. Her first novel, Malinski,
was published in Ireland and Poland in 2003.
"Siofra O'Donovan, born in Ireland, is an independent scholar
and is currently Writer in Residence in Co.Louth, Ireland. She
has a Masters Degree in Indian Religions specializing in Indo-Tibetan
studies, from the School of Oriental and African Studies in the
University of London. Over the period 1997-2002, she conducted
research in the Western Himalaya for the award-winning Pema
and the Yak (to be published Pilgrims Books, 2005), a personal,
non-fictional account of Tibet in Exile." -- SOAS
Alumni Publications 2006
Paperback. 235 pages.B&W drawings.
Weight: 300 g (10.5 oz).
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"Beauty,
Adventure, Romance...' |
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Beyond the Summit
by Linda LeBlanc
Beyond the Summit tells the story of two people
with dreams: Beth, an American journalist who finally arrives
in her Shangri-la to do a story on Nepal and Dorje, a young Sherpa
who aspires to summit Everest like Tenzing Norgay, even if it
means severing ties with his father's traditions.
As tourists flood into the remote Himalayan kingdom, Dorje yearns
for what the modern world brings. He struggles not only aginst
violent storms and the mountain that has seduced him since childhood
but clashes with his father as old ways vanish. Immediately attracted
to the blond-haired woman who comes to study his people, Dorje
experiences a deeper love than he has ever known and learns the
consequences of their affair.
"This superbly crafted novel will land you in a world
of unimaginable beauty, adventure and romance. The author's work
resonates with the incredible depth, warmth, and simplicity of
the Sherpa people. The gripping narrative has a strong sense
of place with luminous descriptions of landscape and culture
and offers sensitive insight into the characters. The love story
between a worldly Western journalist and a Sherpa guide will
keep you awake at night with its vibrant tension and deep rich
loving" -- Wick Downing, author of nine novels including
Leonardo's Hand
"Linda's been there. She's hiked the steep trails, crossed
swaying suspension bridges, and endured bitter cold nights at
18,000 feet. She immerses you so intimately into the culture
and place that you swear you've been there too. The feeling lingers
long after you've put the book down." -- Jim Wills, Nepal
tour operator for over 20 years.
About the author: At the foot of the Rockies, Denver
has always been Linda LeBlanc's home. Her love of mountains inspired
her to be a founder of the first hut-to-hut system inNepal. She
later organised and led treks to the Everest region where she
fell in love with the Sherpas living in the shadow of the world's
highest mountain.
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Paperback. 286 pages.
Weight: 350 g (12.3 oz).
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Democracy
Protests in Nepal |
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The Dancing Democracy: The Power of the Third Eye
by Prakash A. Raj. Photographs by Min Bajracharya.
When the Seven Party Alliance called for a four-day strike starting
from 6 April 2006, the anniversary of Nepal's 1990 Jana Andolan,
on one could have foreseen what would ensue. The protest brought
hundreds of thousands on the streets, and family resulted in
a victory for the proletariat and democracy.
As history is being made in Nepal, Prakash A. Raj takes a look
at the main actors on the country's political stage -- the monarch,
the political parties, the Maoists, the international community
-- and analyses what happened in Nepal and why. He probes such
questions as whether Nepal will become a republic or a ceremonial
monarchy, who will control the Royal Nepalese Army and whether
the Maoists will join the mainstream politics or will try and
capture power.
Interspersed with striking photographs of the demonstrations
held recently in Nepal, and how the power of the people prevailed.
A must-read for anyone interested in south Asian politics.
A well-known writer, Prakash A. Raj is the author of Kay
Gardeko? The Royal Massacre in Nepal. He comes from
the family of Nepal's Royal Preceptors and his association with
the ruling family dates back to the period of King Mahendra.
Having studied and worked both in this country and abroad, he
currently lives in Nepal.
Paperback. 148 pages. 40 photographs.
Weight: 170 g (6 oz).
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Magnificent
Everest Series |
In May 2003 Nepal celebrated the
first successful climb to the very top of Mt Everest by Edmund
Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
To join in the festivities, Pilgrims republished nine classic
Everest expedition books (many previously long out-of-print and
difficult to obtain) as the Pilgrims Everest Series.
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here for full descriptions, covers and ordering details
LIST OF TITLES IN PILGRIMS EVEREST SERIES:
- The Assault on Mount Everest 1922
by C G Bruce and other members of the expedition
- Attack on Everest
by Hugh Ruttledge
- The Epic of Mount Everest
by Sir Francis Younghusband
- Everest: From the First Attempt to the Final Victory
by Micheline Morin.
- Everest: The Challenge
by Sir Francis Younghusband
- The Fight for Everest: 1924
by E F (Edward Felix) Norton and other members of the expedition.
- First Over Everest: The Houston-Mount Everest Expedition
1933
by P F M Fellowes and other Members of the Expedition. Foreword
by John Buchan.
- Mount Everest 1938
by H W Tilman
- Mount Everest: The Reconnaisance, 1921
by C K Howard-Bury
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Tibetan
Healing Made Simple |
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The Tibetan Book of Healing
by Dr Lopsang Rapgay
Here is a thoughtful, clearly-written introduction to the
Tibetan tradition of healing, a tradition which has points in
common with Ayurveda from India and with Chinese medicine. The
book discusses health and wellness; the fundamental principles
of Tibetan medicine; the Tibetan constitutional typology test;
diagnosis, nutrition; behavior; Tibetan Pancha Karma; herbal
therapeutics; spiritual practice; rejuvenation therapy; self-healing
through the Medicine Buddha Practice; and the Tibetan horoscope.
"Dr Lopsang Rapgay is one of the foremost Tibetan doctors
in the world today and is also a psychologist. The Tibetan
Book of Healing contains many helpful practices, going into
diet, herbs, and meditation and providing a number of methods
and techniques to follow for self-healing purposes. It contains
a wealth of information that will make the book a constant companion
for those really seeking to improve their state of well-being."
-- Dr David Frawley, author of Ayurvedic Healing: A Comprehensive
Guide; Yoga of Herbs; etc.
"Having been the religious secretary to H. H. Dalai Lama
and a monk, perhaps the greatest potency in this book is the
clear and well laid out approach for developing a well-grounded
spirituality and meditation practice that [Dr Rapgay] offers
in accordance with body/mind types and which people of all traditions
can heartily embrace... I am overjoyed to see a book of this
quality made available and feel that it will benefit all who
are looking for ways to improve their overall sense of well-being
in both the short and long term." -- Bob Sachs, author Health
for Life: Secrets of Tibetan Ayurveda and The Complete
Guide to Nine-Star Ki
201 pages. Paperback. B&W drawings.
Weight: 300 g (10.5 oz).
Item No: 81-7769-127-9.
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Pieces of the Puzzle: The Story of Shyam and
Ram
by Joanne Stephenson
Ram and Shyam are twin Newar boys, raised in a remote mountain
village in Nepal. As they grow up, they take different paths
in life. Shyam develops his love for woodcarving into a fine
craft and settles down happily in his native village amongst
his family and the friends that have always surrounded him. Ram,
who wants to be a businessman and merchant, follows his dream
to the big city of Kathmandu, where he finds both success and
love.
"This delightful story unfolds amongst the rich colors,
textures, sounds, flavors, and rituals of Nepal and the culture
of the Newar people. Joanne Stephenson's deep affection for Nepali
life, both in the mountains and in the city glows on every page."
-- Kate Stephenson Todd
"I recommend [this book] as a very good story, reflecting
the village people's wish to make a better life, whether it be
in the city or in the village. Don't pass this story by. You
must read it!" -- Juju Tuladhar, Kathmandu
160 pages. Paperback. B&W drawings.
Weight: 360 g (12.6 oz).
Item No: 81-7769-198-8.
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Reiki: A Key to Your Personal Healing Power
by Lena Johansson
Reiki is a simple, natural, hands-on healing technique that helps
in relaxing, releasing stress and maximising the body's potential.
Through simple hand positions, the practioner can treat both
himself and others, thereby accelerating the natural healing
process of the body.
Reiki: A Key to Your Personal Healing Power contains vital
information about Reiki. You will learn how to use this ancient
technique for yourself and others. Learn what Reiki is, what
causes problems, pain and diseases, what our subtle anatomy is,
and how to grow and unfold spiritually. This book also contains
information about further degrees and training in Reiki, as well
as about the different Reiki associations which can help you.
Finally, in this book you will share some beautiful stories of
people who have used Reiki to create health, well being, joy
and love in their lives.
Lena Johansson is a Master Teacher in Reiki and travels the world
extensively teaching the subject. Over the past ten years, thousands
of people have taken part in her seminars.
Lena first discovered Reiki in 1988, completing a first degree
in Reiki in Sweden.She acheived a Master Degree in Brisbane,
Australia, in 1990, and graduated as a Master Teacher in 1993.
157 pages. Paperback.
Weight: 220 g (7.7 oz).
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Lhasa: An
Account of the Country and People of Central Tibet and of the
Progress of the Mission sent there by the English Government
in 1903-4 (Vols. 1 & 2)
by Perceval Landon. Introductory Note by F E Younghusband.
This remarkable and profusely-illustrated work gives a
unique portrait of the people and culture of Tibet as they were
in 1903-04 at the end of a period where Tibet had been secluded
from foreigners and foreign influences for some centuries.
Tibet had just been opened to the outside world by a British
military expedition led by the last great proponent of the 'Great
Game' between Britain and Russia, Col. Francis Younghusband.
This work, written by the correspondent for the London Times
newspaper, is the official record of the military campaign. But
more than that, it also gives a view of Tibet as it was just
after the "first contact" -- the land, people, art,
religion, government, history and way of life of this isolated
land.
Hardback. 2 volumes. vii + 414; ix + 426 pages.
Profusely illustrated with B/W photographs. Fold-out map.
Weight: 1400 grams (49 oz.).
Item No: 8177690574 (set).
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Turn
Off Your Computer & Read This! |
Empty Moon: Belly Full. Haiku from India and
Nepal
by John Brandi
Using the medium of haiku poetry, John Brandi, poet, essayist
and passionate traveller, shares his experiences, insights and
observations from his years on the road as a traveler in India
and Nepal.
"These poems ring true, ring changes on our life as planet
people, caught in our inner bureaucracies of the soul, found
in the very lostness we once feared. Turn off your computer,
stop the car and muffle the cell phone: find something, right
here in your hand." -- Willima J Higginson, The Haiku
Handbook
"John Brandi has eyes that really see; he can pile up precise
descriptions of people, colors, smells, actions and feelings
until the mind is staggered with the precision and truth of his
vision." -- Moritz Thomsen, The Saddest Pleasure
John Brandi is the author of A Question of Journey (essays
on travel in India, Nepal, Thailand and Bali), also published
by Pilgrims Publishing. His other books of poetry include Heartbeat
Geography, Visits to the City of Light and Weeding
the Cosmos. He formerly received a National Endowment for
the Arts for Poetry, as well as numerous awards for teaching
poetry in rural schools from Alaska to Mexico. He lives beside
the Rio Grande in New Mexico.
74 pages. Paperback.
Weight: 130 g (4.6 oz).
Item No: 8177690078.
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Grammar of Colloquial Tibetan
by Sir Charles Bell
The easy, progressive lessons in this book introduce the student
to the phonetics, writing system, grammar and syntax of colloquial
(or conversational ) Tibetan. Each phrase or sentence is presented
in both romanised and Tibetan scripts. An exercise at the end
of each lesson reinforces the new words and concepts just learned.
A series of 32 conversational exercises help the student learn
how to speak Tibetan as it is used in everyday situations. Examples
of Tibetan handwriting are given.
The author, Sir Charles Bell, the foremost authority of his times
on Tibet and its culture, was at one time the British resident
in Lhasa. His other books include The Religion of Tibet,
The People of Tibet, Tibet Past and Present, and
Portrait of a Dalai Lama (all of which are available from
Pilgrims).
247 pages. Paperback. 2nd (concise) edition.
Weight: 210 g (7.4 oz).
Item No: 81-7769-070-1.
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A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology
and Religion, Geography, History and Literature
by John Dowson
This dictionary is a very useful reference work on Hindu mythology
and religion. Arranged alphabetically, it has a vast array of
entries on gods, goddesses and mythological personages and on
religious concepts, key events, episodes, legends, literary works
and geographical locations to do with Hinduism.
Originally published in 1894, and never out of print since then,
this work remains one of the most comprehensive guides to the
subject, meeting the needs of both scholars and lay readers.
430 pages. Paperback. Sanskrit index; general index.
Weight: 360 g (12.6 oz).
Item No: 81-7769-075-2.
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The
Truth about Nepal's Tourism |
Nepal's Tourism: Uncensored Facts
by Diwaker Chand
Taking an unprecedented historical approach, author Diwaker Chand
presents an uncensored and bona fide examination of tourism --
past, present and future. Interviews with living historians are
presented. This book is also a visual record, replete with rare
and priceless photographs, which provides not only a portrayal
of events and people, and also offers an analysis of every era
of Nepal's development.
Nepal's history is rooted in isolationism and exploitation and
has been bounded in on every side by the actions of self-interested
and autocratic rulers who have lacked an outward-looking political
and economic vision.
The visit of the Rana prime ministers to the West and the deployment
of Gurkha solderis during the two World Wars marked the opening
of Nepal to the Western world. But it was not until the advent
of democracy in the late 1950s that led to other major events,
which heralded a more "open door" policy to tourism
in Nepal.
"The basic premise of tourism in Nepal," the author
states, "is delicately built upon the magnificent and famed
Himalayas, brave and chivalrous Gurkhas, skilled and distinguished
Sherpas, a rich and intriguing cultures and mysterious and magnificent
heritage." But what is the present performance of tourism?
What is its future? Nepal's Tourism: Uncensored Facts
critically examines the myths and realities of this issue and
offers an enlightened solution for the 21st century.
The author, who holds post-graduate degrees in both economics
and sociology, has had an active interest and role in the development
of tourism over the past twenty-five years. A prolific author
and dedicated social worker, he at present holds managerial posts
in Group 4 Securitas (Nepal), Cross Country Nepal Hotels, Nepal
Hyro-Power and Energy Dev. Co., and Mahendra Nagar Medical College
and Hospital.
283 pages. Paperback. B&W photographs.
Weight: 400 g (14 oz).
Item No: 81-7769-078-7.
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"A
Classic of Mountain Exploration" |
Round Kangchenjunga: A Narrative of Mountain
Travel and Exploration
by Douglas W Freshfield
Kangchenjunga, the slumbering giant of the eastern Himalaya --
its mighty, gigantic walls practically insurmountable from all
sides -- sits like a brooding god on the borders of eastern Tibet,
Sikkim and Nepal, unwilling to be desecrated. In 1899 this mountain,
though clearly visible from the British Raj hill station of Darjeeling,
was geographically completely unknown. Surrounding it, giant
bastions of glaciers, outer guardian peaks and hidden valleys
were shrouded in mists as thick as those that rose from the twisted
and impenetrable rhododendron forests on its lower southern flanks.
Following in the footsteps of the 1883 mountaineering party of
W W Graham, which after climbing an 18,000 foot peak, was forced
to return to Darjeeling after only a week, Douglas Freshfield
set out with his party in 1899. He was to be the first mountaineer
to examine the great western face of Kangchenjunga, rising from
the Kangchenjunga Glacier.
This volume is the story of an exciting, often dangerous and
frequently frustrating journey of exploration to discover the
lower and upper ramparts of this great mountain. It is the epic
story of adventurers seeking to open up a path to the base of
the mountain for future climbers and to seek a pathway to the
abode of the Gods.
Douglas W Freshfield (1845-1934), a British barrister, mountaineer,
writer, poet and geographer, was one of the greatest mountain
explorers of any age. A prominent figure in the Royal Geographical
Society, Freshfield is considered to be one of the most scholarly
and sensitive mountain writers. His books include Exploration
of the Caucasus, Round Kangchenjunga and Below
the Snow Line.
"The most valuable mountain exploration ever carried out
in the Sikkim Himalayas was that of Mr Freshfield's party in
1899... It [the book] is indeed an extraordinarily accurate work."
-- F S Smythe, The Kangchenjunga Adventure
"This dangerous and exciting circuit of Kangchenjunga is
a classic of mountain exploration." -- W R Neate, Mountaineering
and its Literature
Round Kangchenjunga, published in 1903, and adorned with
admirable photographs of Signor Vittorio Sella, is a masterpiece
literature, helpful in its technique, illuminating in its topography,
and a little pleasantly malicious." -- The Times,
London
373 pages. Paperback. B&W photographs and foldout maps
Weight: 700 g (24.5 oz).
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Secret
Inner Life of Krishnamurti |
The Inner Life of Krishnamurti: Private Vision
and Perennial Wisdom
by Aryel Sanat
When Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) was fourteen, early Theosophists
proclaimed him the next messianic world leader and introduced
him to the ancient perennial wisdom. He was educated in Great
Britain and spent his life sharing insights around the world.
He became one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the twentieth
century. Among the millions he has influenced are the Dalai Lama,
Deepak Chopra, Joseph Campbell, Dr Jonas Salk, Henry Miller and
Aldous Huxley.
But Krishnamurti (K) was a revolutionary in the deepest sense.
For over sixty years he publicly eschewed belief systems and
presuppositions of any sort, including the esoteric systems of
the Thoesophists.
Aryel Sanat explodes myths at the heart of the controversies
surrounding this beloved and complex man. His meticulous research
reveals that, contrary to appearances, K's inner life was rich
in esoteric happenings. Privately, he never denied the existence
of his perennial "Masters", nor did he deny being a
vehicle for the manifestation of the Lord Maitreya or the Christ.
In fact, according to K, these inner realities were present every
day of his mature life and intimately related to his work.
The admittedly strange story that unfolds is critical for understanding
K's life and views. It is also essential to Buddhism, the teachings
of Gurdjieff, the perennial renaissance -- in fact, the whole
of contemporary spirituality.
324 pages. Paperback.
Weight: 460 g (16.1 oz).
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1930s
Attempt on Kangchenjunga |
The Kangchenjunga Adventure
by Francis S Smythe
This is the story of one of the first attempts to climb that
great Himalayan peak, Kangchenjunga. Known to local people as
'The Five Treasures of Snow', Kangchenjunga, which rises to 28,208
ft., is the third highest mountain in the world.
Seen from afar it seems to float serenely above the clouds. But
to reach the summit means a death-defying battle against the
elements, biting cold winds, barrages of snow and, worst of all,
terrifying avalanches that sweep constantly across entire faces
of the mountain.
Francis Sydney Smythe mobilized this expedition which marched
through tropical Sikkim into 'Unknown Nepal' by way of Kang La,
a 16,000 ft. pass and then set up a base camp, ready for the
attempt.
464 pages. Paperback. B&W photographs.
Weight: 770 g (27 oz).
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The
Truth about Shangri-La |
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Shambhala: The Fascinating
Truth Behind the Myth of Shangri-La
by Victoria LePage
Somewhere, beyond Tibet, lies a paradise of universal wisdom
and ineffectual peace known as Shambhala. Called by some Shangri-La,
this mythical kingdom of jewel lakes, wish-fulfilling trees,
and speaking stones has fired the imagination of both actual
explorers and travellers to the inner realms. This fascinating
look behind the myth shows Shambhala to be a "real"
place, always accessible to the pure of heart.
"A well-reseached, well-written, and utterly fascinating
account. This highly recommended book contains more of the pieces
[of the Shambhala puzzle] than any other publication to date."
--George Feuerstein, Ph.D., co-author In Search of the Cradle
of Civilization, author of Holy Madness, Encyclopedic
Dictionary of Yoga, and many other books.
309 pages. Paperback. B&W drawings and diagrams.
Weight: 430 g (15.1 oz).
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Lost
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Jehol: City of Emperors
by Sven Hedin
Just north of the Great Wall of China lies the city of Jehol
(or Cheng-te), which was once the magnificent summer capital
of the Manchu emperors.
In the eighteenth century, Jehol was at its zenith of power and
influence. During this period the Emperor Ch'ien Lung (1736-96)
built many magnificent monuments, including the Potala, built
in the style of the style of the Potala in Lhasa, and the Hsin
Kung temple monastery.
Explorer Sven Hedin visited this city in 1930 and found Jehol
and its monuments fast crumbling into ruin. In this book Hedin
documents the city in detail, mindful that within a few years
his descriptions and photographs could well be all that would
remain of this magic city.
278 pages. Paperback.
Weight: 440 g (15.4 oz).
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