To Lhasa In Disguise (2004. 2011) [THE ROUTLEDGE TRAVELLERS SERIES]

(venturing in Tibetan disguise to Lhasa in the 1920s) First published in 2004. A secret traveller to the Tibetan capital of Lhasa, the author of this unusual volume was forced to live, dress and behave as a Tibetan in order to remain undetected. Because of his unique perspective, he is able to provide an excellent description of the diplomatic, political, military and industrial situation of the country in the 1920s. His account of life in the Forbidden City of the Buddhas contains a wealth of compelling stories and fascinating information.

The author, a non-Tibetan, lived, dressed, and behaved as a Tibetan in order to travel through the country undetected. He provides here an excellent description of the diplomatic, political, military and industrial situation of the country in the 1920s, with a wealth of compelling stories.

Annotation The author, a non-Tibetan, lived, dressed, and behaved as a Tibetan in order to travel through the country undetected. He provides here an excellent description of the diplomatic, political, military and industrial situation of the country in the 1920s, with a wealth of compelling stories