Travels In Tartary, Thibet, And China, Volume II
Travels In Tartary, Thibet, And China, Volume II

Author: Evariste Regis Huc

Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 3849622738

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* This is the annotated and fully illustrated version including an extensive biography of the author and many drawings showing the stages of the journey. Évariste Régis Huc, or Abbé Huc, (1813–1860) was a French missionary traveller, famous for his accounts of China, Tartary and Tibet. Since the travels of the Englishman, Thomas Manning, in Tibet (1811–1812), no European had visited Lhasa. Huc stimulated European interest in Central Asia and blazed a trail for Asian studies. This book includes the second part of the Abbé's travels in that region from 1844 to 1856. It leaves stunning pictures of a world few people have ever seen. It is fully illustrated and comes with an interactive table-of-contents for easy browsing.

Travels in Tartary Thibet and China, Volume Two
Travels in Tartary Thibet and China, Volume Two

Author: Gabet

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-10-21

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 1134284861

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'To read it is like seeing the scenes described' Evening Standard 'One of the world's best travel books' Spectator 'The work remains a classic worthy of reproduction' The Times Published to critical acclaim and well known for many years afterwards this account of the journey across Mongolia to Lhasa in the early nineteenth century owes much of its success to the literary skills of its authors, made available in English for the first time by William Hazlitt and Paul Pelliot. Among other topics the chapters cover: The French mission of Peking, Tartar manners and customs, festivals, an interview with a Tibetan Lama, the flooding of the Yellow River, Tartar veterinary surgeons, irrigation projects, comparative studies between Catholicism and Buddhism, war between two living Buddhas, and the Chinese account of Tibet.

Travels in Tartary, Thibet and China, 1844-1846
Travels in Tartary, Thibet and China, 1844-1846

Author: Evariste Régis Huc

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9780415344845

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Published to critical acclaim and well known for many years afterwards this account of the journey across Mongolia to Lhasa in the early nineteenth century owes much of its success to the literary skills of its authors.

Travels in Tartary, Thibet and China, Volume One
Travels in Tartary, Thibet and China, Volume One

Author: Gabet

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-04-08

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 1134284934

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First published in 1928. 'To read it is like seeing the scenes described' Evening Standard 'One of the world's best travel books' Spectator 'The work remains a classic worthy of reproduction' The Times Published to critical acclaim and well known for many years afterwards this account of the journey across Mongolia to Lhasa in the early nineteenth century owes much of its success to the literary skills of its authors, made available in English for the first time by William Hazlitt and Paul Pelliot. Among other topics the chapters cover: The French mission of Peking, Tartar manners and customs, festivals, an interview with a Tibetan Lama, the flooding of the Yellow River, Tartar veterinary surgeons, irrigation projects, comparative studies between Catholicism and Buddhism, war between two living Buddhas, and the Chinese account of Tibet.

Travels In Tartary, Thibet, And China
Travels In Tartary, Thibet, And China

Author: Evariste Regis Huc

Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand

Published: 2024-01-23

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13:

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"Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of Asia with Evariste Régis Huc in 'Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China.' Penned in the mid-19th century, this travel narrative offers readers a mesmerizing account of Huc's adventurous exploration of the remote and mysterious regions of Tartary, Tibet, and China. As Huc traverses the vast landscapes and encounters diverse cultures, he unfolds tales of ancient traditions, religious practices, and the unique way of life in these distant lands. 'Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China' is more than a travelogue; it's a literary odyssey that provides insights into the complexity and richness of Asian civilizations. Join Huc on this captivating expedition where each page reveals a new layer of cultural discovery, making 'Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China' an essential read for those captivated by tales of Asian exploration and the allure of the Silk Road."

Travels In Tartary, Thibet, And China, Volume I
Travels In Tartary, Thibet, And China, Volume I

Author: Evariste Regis Huc

Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 3849622746

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* This is the fully illustrated edition, annotated with an extensive biography of the author. Évariste Régis Huc, or Abbé Huc, (1813–1860) was a French missionary traveller, famous for his accounts of China, Tartary and Tibet. Since the travels of the Englishman, Thomas Manning, in Tibet (1811–1812), no European had visited Lhasa. Huc stimulated European interest in Central Asia and blazed a trail for Asian studies. This book includes the first part of the Abbé's travels in that region from 1844 to 1856. It leaves stunning pictures of a world few people have ever seen. It is fully illustrated and comes with an interactive table-of-contents for easy browsing.

Travels in Tartary, Thibet and China, 1844-1846
Travels in Tartary, Thibet and China, 1844-1846

Author: Evariste Régis Huc

Publisher: Arkose Press

Published: 1928

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13:

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