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In The Forbidden Land
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In The Forbidden Land recounts Arnold Henry Savage Landor s perilous 19th-century exploration: an adventurous journey into Tibet that ends in capture by the Tibetan Lamas and soldiers, brutal imprisonment, torture, and an extraordinary survival and release. Equal parts adventure memoir and historical travel account, Landor s vivid narrative brings remote monasteries, stark highlands, and tense confrontations with Tibetan soldiers to life, offering a rare eyewitness portrait of Tibetan captivity and frontier diplomacy.
This edition, republished by Alpha Editions, restores decades of absence from print. Meticulously edited and refreshed for today s readers, it s more than a reprint it s a collector s item and cultural treasure, preserved for current and future generations of explorers, historians, and classic literature collectors. Rich with anthropological detail, sharp observation, and the emotional intensity of a man facing exile and survival, the book occupies a unique place in travel literature and 19th-century exploration.
Perfect for fans of travel and adventure books, historical travel accounts, and anyone fascinated by Tibet exploration and Tibetan imprisonment, this restored volume is both an essential archival recovery and an irresistible adventure memoir. Own a piece of exploration history the gripping tale of Arnold Henry Savage Landor s confrontation with the forbidden land.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
444
Release Date:
2025-11-01
Publication Date:
2025-11-01
Publisher:
Alpha Edition
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
937177035X
ISBN13:
9789371770354
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
716 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
26 cm
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