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An account of Tibet : [the travels of Ippolito Desideri of Pistoia, S.J., 1712-1727 / / Ippolito Desideri]
| An account of Tibet : [the travels of Ippolito Desideri of Pistoia, S.J., 1712-1727 / / Ippolito Desideri] |
| Autore | Desideri Ippolito <1684-1733., > |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Abingdon, Oxon : , : RoutledgeCurzon, , 2005 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (535 p.) |
| Disciplina | 951.5/032 |
| Collana | The broadway travellers |
| Soggetto topico |
Buddhism - China - Tibet Autonomous Region - History - 18th century
Missions - China - Tibet Autonomous Region - History - 18th century |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-134-27878-0
1-280-37735-6 9786610377350 0-203-30739-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Original Title Page; Original Copyright Page; Table of Contents; LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS; BIBLIOGRAPHY OF DESIDERI; INTRODUCTION. The Jesuit Mission in Tibet, 1625-1721; PREFACE; HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THIBET, and an Account of the Mission and travels in that Country by Father Ippolito Desideri, of the Society of Jesus, written by Himself; 1712-1733; FOREWORD; BOOK THE FIRST; Describing The Journey from Rome to Lhasá, Capital of Third Thibet, and my Mission there; CHAPTER I Departure from Rome and Journey to Lisbon
CHAPTER II Voyage from Lisbon to off the Cape of Good HopeCHAPTER III Voyage to Mozambique and to Goa; CHAPTER IV Journey from Goa to the city of Delly, Capital of the Mogol Empire; CHAPTER V Concerning the Churches and Christian Congregation of the Society of Jesus in Delly and some notable Christians living in that City; CHAPTER VI Residence in Agra and some Account of the Mission belonging to the Society of Jesus in that City; CHAPTER VII Departure from Delly. Arrival and Residence at Kascimir; CHAPTER VIII Our Departure from Kascimir and Journey to Lhatá, Capital of Second Thibet CHAPTER IX Of our Stay in Lhatá, Capital of Second Thibet, and our arrival at Trescij-KhangCHAPTER X Journey across the Great Desert of Ngnari-Giongar, and Assistance rendered by a Tartar Princess and her Followers; CHAPTER XI Arrival at the first inhabited Place in Third and Greatest Thibet. Continuation of the Journey to the Capital. Visits to the King and the Ministers. Commencement of my Mission in that Kingdom; CHAPTER XII Protection given by the King to the Author, who in his turn assists him and the Prime Minister in time of Peril. Their Expressions of Gratitude. Their Gifts refused CHAPTER XIII The first Book written by the Author in the Thibettan Language is solemnly presented to the King in a public AudienceCHAPTER XIV Describes the Contents of the Thibettan Books and the Errors of the Thibettan people; CHAPTER XV Dealing with other Books written by the Author in the Thibettan language; CHAPTER XVI An Account of the Mission founded in Thibet by the Society of Jesus, from the Beginning until the Author left Thibet; BOOK THE SECOND; Containing an Account of the Country, Customs and Civil Government of Thibet; CHAPTER I The Boundaries and Site of Great Thibet CHAPTER II Climate and Fertility of ThibetCHAPTER III Of the Musk-deer and other Animals in Thibet; CHAPTER IV Of the Rivers in Thibet and of the Boats and Bridges; CHAPTER V Of the Western Part of Thibet and some of its Provinces and Cities; CHAPTER VI Of the City of Lhasá, Capital of Thibet, and of its Surroundings; CHAPTER VII Of the Country round Lhasá and the Central Provinces of this Thibet; CHAPTER VIII Of other Central Provinces of Thibet; CHAPTER IX How the Kingdom of Thibet fell into the Hands of the Tartars CHAPTER X Of the revolution which broke out in Thibet, before it was conquered from the Tartars by the Chinese |
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Desideri Ippolito <1684-1733., >
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| Abingdon, Oxon : , : RoutledgeCurzon, , 2005 | ||
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An account of Tibet : [the travels of Ippolito Desideri of Pistoia, S.J., 1712-1727 / / Ippolito Desideri]
| An account of Tibet : [the travels of Ippolito Desideri of Pistoia, S.J., 1712-1727 / / Ippolito Desideri] |
| Autore | Desideri Ippolito <1684-1733., > |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Abingdon, Oxon : , : RoutledgeCurzon, , 2005 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (535 p.) |
| Disciplina | 951.5/032 |
| Collana | The broadway travellers |
| Soggetto topico |
Buddhism - China - Tibet Autonomous Region - History - 18th century
Missions - China - Tibet Autonomous Region - History - 18th century |
| ISBN |
1-134-27877-2
1-134-27878-0 1-280-37735-6 9786610377350 0-203-30739-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Original Title Page; Original Copyright Page; Table of Contents; LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS; BIBLIOGRAPHY OF DESIDERI; INTRODUCTION. The Jesuit Mission in Tibet, 1625-1721; PREFACE; HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THIBET, and an Account of the Mission and travels in that Country by Father Ippolito Desideri, of the Society of Jesus, written by Himself; 1712-1733; FOREWORD; BOOK THE FIRST; Describing The Journey from Rome to Lhasá, Capital of Third Thibet, and my Mission there; CHAPTER I Departure from Rome and Journey to Lisbon
CHAPTER II Voyage from Lisbon to off the Cape of Good HopeCHAPTER III Voyage to Mozambique and to Goa; CHAPTER IV Journey from Goa to the city of Delly, Capital of the Mogol Empire; CHAPTER V Concerning the Churches and Christian Congregation of the Society of Jesus in Delly and some notable Christians living in that City; CHAPTER VI Residence in Agra and some Account of the Mission belonging to the Society of Jesus in that City; CHAPTER VII Departure from Delly. Arrival and Residence at Kascimir; CHAPTER VIII Our Departure from Kascimir and Journey to Lhatá, Capital of Second Thibet CHAPTER IX Of our Stay in Lhatá, Capital of Second Thibet, and our arrival at Trescij-KhangCHAPTER X Journey across the Great Desert of Ngnari-Giongar, and Assistance rendered by a Tartar Princess and her Followers; CHAPTER XI Arrival at the first inhabited Place in Third and Greatest Thibet. Continuation of the Journey to the Capital. Visits to the King and the Ministers. Commencement of my Mission in that Kingdom; CHAPTER XII Protection given by the King to the Author, who in his turn assists him and the Prime Minister in time of Peril. Their Expressions of Gratitude. Their Gifts refused CHAPTER XIII The first Book written by the Author in the Thibettan Language is solemnly presented to the King in a public AudienceCHAPTER XIV Describes the Contents of the Thibettan Books and the Errors of the Thibettan people; CHAPTER XV Dealing with other Books written by the Author in the Thibettan language; CHAPTER XVI An Account of the Mission founded in Thibet by the Society of Jesus, from the Beginning until the Author left Thibet; BOOK THE SECOND; Containing an Account of the Country, Customs and Civil Government of Thibet; CHAPTER I The Boundaries and Site of Great Thibet CHAPTER II Climate and Fertility of ThibetCHAPTER III Of the Musk-deer and other Animals in Thibet; CHAPTER IV Of the Rivers in Thibet and of the Boats and Bridges; CHAPTER V Of the Western Part of Thibet and some of its Provinces and Cities; CHAPTER VI Of the City of Lhasá, Capital of Thibet, and of its Surroundings; CHAPTER VII Of the Country round Lhasá and the Central Provinces of this Thibet; CHAPTER VIII Of other Central Provinces of Thibet; CHAPTER IX How the Kingdom of Thibet fell into the Hands of the Tartars CHAPTER X Of the revolution which broke out in Thibet, before it was conquered from the Tartars by the Chinese |
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Desideri Ippolito <1684-1733., >
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| Abingdon, Oxon : , : RoutledgeCurzon, , 2005 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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An account of Tibet : [the travels of Ippolito Desideri of Pistoia, S.J., 1712-1727 / / Ippolito Desideri]
| An account of Tibet : [the travels of Ippolito Desideri of Pistoia, S.J., 1712-1727 / / Ippolito Desideri] |
| Autore | Desideri Ippolito <1684-1733., > |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Abingdon, Oxon : , : RoutledgeCurzon, , 2005 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (535 p.) |
| Disciplina | 951.5/032 |
| Collana | The broadway travellers |
| Soggetto topico |
Buddhism - China - Tibet Autonomous Region - History - 18th century
Missions - China - Tibet Autonomous Region - History - 18th century |
| ISBN |
1-134-27877-2
1-134-27878-0 1-280-37735-6 9786610377350 0-203-30739-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Original Title Page; Original Copyright Page; Table of Contents; LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS; BIBLIOGRAPHY OF DESIDERI; INTRODUCTION. The Jesuit Mission in Tibet, 1625-1721; PREFACE; HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THIBET, and an Account of the Mission and travels in that Country by Father Ippolito Desideri, of the Society of Jesus, written by Himself; 1712-1733; FOREWORD; BOOK THE FIRST; Describing The Journey from Rome to Lhasá, Capital of Third Thibet, and my Mission there; CHAPTER I Departure from Rome and Journey to Lisbon
CHAPTER II Voyage from Lisbon to off the Cape of Good HopeCHAPTER III Voyage to Mozambique and to Goa; CHAPTER IV Journey from Goa to the city of Delly, Capital of the Mogol Empire; CHAPTER V Concerning the Churches and Christian Congregation of the Society of Jesus in Delly and some notable Christians living in that City; CHAPTER VI Residence in Agra and some Account of the Mission belonging to the Society of Jesus in that City; CHAPTER VII Departure from Delly. Arrival and Residence at Kascimir; CHAPTER VIII Our Departure from Kascimir and Journey to Lhatá, Capital of Second Thibet CHAPTER IX Of our Stay in Lhatá, Capital of Second Thibet, and our arrival at Trescij-KhangCHAPTER X Journey across the Great Desert of Ngnari-Giongar, and Assistance rendered by a Tartar Princess and her Followers; CHAPTER XI Arrival at the first inhabited Place in Third and Greatest Thibet. Continuation of the Journey to the Capital. Visits to the King and the Ministers. Commencement of my Mission in that Kingdom; CHAPTER XII Protection given by the King to the Author, who in his turn assists him and the Prime Minister in time of Peril. Their Expressions of Gratitude. Their Gifts refused CHAPTER XIII The first Book written by the Author in the Thibettan Language is solemnly presented to the King in a public AudienceCHAPTER XIV Describes the Contents of the Thibettan Books and the Errors of the Thibettan people; CHAPTER XV Dealing with other Books written by the Author in the Thibettan language; CHAPTER XVI An Account of the Mission founded in Thibet by the Society of Jesus, from the Beginning until the Author left Thibet; BOOK THE SECOND; Containing an Account of the Country, Customs and Civil Government of Thibet; CHAPTER I The Boundaries and Site of Great Thibet CHAPTER II Climate and Fertility of ThibetCHAPTER III Of the Musk-deer and other Animals in Thibet; CHAPTER IV Of the Rivers in Thibet and of the Boats and Bridges; CHAPTER V Of the Western Part of Thibet and some of its Provinces and Cities; CHAPTER VI Of the City of Lhasá, Capital of Thibet, and of its Surroundings; CHAPTER VII Of the Country round Lhasá and the Central Provinces of this Thibet; CHAPTER VIII Of other Central Provinces of Thibet; CHAPTER IX How the Kingdom of Thibet fell into the Hands of the Tartars CHAPTER X Of the revolution which broke out in Thibet, before it was conquered from the Tartars by the Chinese |
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Desideri Ippolito <1684-1733., >
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| Abingdon, Oxon : , : RoutledgeCurzon, , 2005 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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A Buddhist pilgrim at the shrines of Tibet / / by Gombozhab T. Tsybikov ; translated from the Russian by Paul Williams ; edited by Marybeth Sollins
| A Buddhist pilgrim at the shrines of Tibet / / by Gombozhab T. Tsybikov ; translated from the Russian by Paul Williams ; edited by Marybeth Sollins |
| Autore | T︠S︡︡ybikov G. T︠S︡ (Gonbochzhab T︠S︡ėbekovich), <1873-1930.> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Leiden ; ; Boston : , : Brill, , [2017] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (305 pages) : illustrations, photographs |
| Disciplina | 294.392309515 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | SollinsMarybeth |
| Collana | Brill's Tibetan studies library |
| Soggetto topico |
Buddhist pilgrims and pilgrimages - China - Tibet Autonomous Region - History
Buddhist shrines - China - Tibet Autonomous Region - History Buddhist monasteries - China - Tibet Autonomous Region - History |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 90-04-33635-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Preliminary Material / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- Pilgrims on the Way from Urga to Kumbum / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- The Holy Places of Amdo: Kumbum and Labrang / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- Kumbum to Lhasa / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- Lhasa—the City and Its Main Shrines / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- The Population of Lhasa / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- Life in Lhasa / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- The Administration of Tibet / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- The Dalai Lamas / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- An Episode from the Life of the Present Dalai Lama / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- The Organization and Administration of the Chief Monasteries in the Environs of Lhasa / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- Ganden Monastery / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- Drepun Monastery / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- Sera Monastery / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- Tashi-lhünpo Monastery / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- From Tashi-lhünpo to Lhasa / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- A Journey to Tsetan and Samye / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- Going Home: Journey from Lhasa to Kyakhta / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov -- Glossary / Gombozhab T. Tsybikov. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164961503321 |
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T︠S︡︡ybikov G. T︠S︡ (Gonbochzhab T︠S︡ėbekovich), <1873-1930.>
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| Leiden ; ; Boston : , : Brill, , [2017] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The dawn of Tibet : the ancient civilization on the roof of the world / / John Vincent Bellezza
| The dawn of Tibet : the ancient civilization on the roof of the world / / John Vincent Bellezza |
| Autore | Bellezza John Vincent |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lanham, Maryland ; ; London, England : , : Rowman & Littlefield, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (363 p.) |
| Disciplina | 931/.5 |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
0-8108-9627-3
1-4422-3462-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1. Discovering the First Civilization of Tibet; Chapter 2. The Great Sky Realm: The Land of Upper Tibet; Chapter 3. Tillers and Herders, Warriors and Saints: The People of Upper Tibet; Chapter 4. From Sky to Earth: The History of Zhang Zhung; Chapter 5. Touching the Sky: The Citadels and Temples of Zhang Zhung; Chapter 6. Penetrating the Earth: The Burial Grounds of Zhang Zhung; Chapter 7. Flesh, Blood, and Bones in Stone: The Artistic Treasures of Zhang Zhung; Chapter 8. Father Sky Eagle and Mother Earth Serpent: The Religion of Zhang Zhung
Chapter 9. Horned Heroes and Turquoise Maidens: The Cultural Life of Zhang ZhungChapter 10. My Ancestors, My Gods: Zhang Zhung Reigns in Contemporary Upper Tibet; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index; About the Author |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910458756203321 |
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Bellezza John Vincent
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| Lanham, Maryland ; ; London, England : , : Rowman & Littlefield, , 2014 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The dawn of Tibet : the ancient civilization on the roof of the world / / John Vincent Bellezza
| The dawn of Tibet : the ancient civilization on the roof of the world / / John Vincent Bellezza |
| Autore | Bellezza John Vincent |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lanham, Maryland ; ; London, England : , : Rowman & Littlefield, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (363 p.) |
| Disciplina | 931/.5 |
| ISBN |
0-8108-9627-3
1-4422-3462-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1. Discovering the First Civilization of Tibet; Chapter 2. The Great Sky Realm: The Land of Upper Tibet; Chapter 3. Tillers and Herders, Warriors and Saints: The People of Upper Tibet; Chapter 4. From Sky to Earth: The History of Zhang Zhung; Chapter 5. Touching the Sky: The Citadels and Temples of Zhang Zhung; Chapter 6. Penetrating the Earth: The Burial Grounds of Zhang Zhung; Chapter 7. Flesh, Blood, and Bones in Stone: The Artistic Treasures of Zhang Zhung; Chapter 8. Father Sky Eagle and Mother Earth Serpent: The Religion of Zhang Zhung
Chapter 9. Horned Heroes and Turquoise Maidens: The Cultural Life of Zhang ZhungChapter 10. My Ancestors, My Gods: Zhang Zhung Reigns in Contemporary Upper Tibet; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index; About the Author |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910791152903321 |
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Bellezza John Vincent
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| Lanham, Maryland ; ; London, England : , : Rowman & Littlefield, , 2014 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The dawn of Tibet : the ancient civilization on the roof of the world / / John Vincent Bellezza
| The dawn of Tibet : the ancient civilization on the roof of the world / / John Vincent Bellezza |
| Autore | Bellezza John Vincent |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lanham, Maryland ; ; London, England : , : Rowman & Littlefield, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (363 p.) |
| Disciplina | 931/.5 |
| ISBN |
0-8108-9627-3
1-4422-3462-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1. Discovering the First Civilization of Tibet; Chapter 2. The Great Sky Realm: The Land of Upper Tibet; Chapter 3. Tillers and Herders, Warriors and Saints: The People of Upper Tibet; Chapter 4. From Sky to Earth: The History of Zhang Zhung; Chapter 5. Touching the Sky: The Citadels and Temples of Zhang Zhung; Chapter 6. Penetrating the Earth: The Burial Grounds of Zhang Zhung; Chapter 7. Flesh, Blood, and Bones in Stone: The Artistic Treasures of Zhang Zhung; Chapter 8. Father Sky Eagle and Mother Earth Serpent: The Religion of Zhang Zhung
Chapter 9. Horned Heroes and Turquoise Maidens: The Cultural Life of Zhang ZhungChapter 10. My Ancestors, My Gods: Zhang Zhung Reigns in Contemporary Upper Tibet; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index; About the Author |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910823109603321 |
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Bellezza John Vincent
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| Lanham, Maryland ; ; London, England : , : Rowman & Littlefield, , 2014 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The paper road : archive and experience in the botanical exploration of West China and Tibet / / Erik Mueggler
| The paper road : archive and experience in the botanical exploration of West China and Tibet / / Erik Mueggler |
| Autore | Mueggler Erik <1962-> |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Berkeley, : University of California Press, 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (376 p.) |
| Disciplina | 580.92/2 |
| Soggetto topico |
Botany - Fieldwork - China - Yunnan Sheng - History - 20th century
Botany - Fieldwork - China - Gansu Sheng - History - 20th century Botany - Fieldwork - China - Tibet Autonomous Region - History - 20th century Botanists - Scotland Botanists - United States |
| ISBN |
1-283-29188-6
9786613291882 0-520-95049-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Note on Transliteration -- Introduction -- Part I -- Part II -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910820082503321 |
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Mueggler Erik <1962->
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| Berkeley, : University of California Press, 2011 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Le Tibet dévoilé / / Sven Anders Hedin
| Le Tibet dévoilé / / Sven Anders Hedin |
| Autore | Hedin Sven Anders |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chicoutimi, Quebec : , : J.-M. Tremblay, , 2007 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (256 pages) |
| Disciplina | 951.5 |
| Collana | Classiques des sciences sociales |
| Soggetto topico |
Travel
Description and travel |
| ISBN | 1-4123-5958-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | fre |
| Altri titoli varianti | Sur la contribution des sciences humaines à l'explication médicale |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910131207603321 |
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Hedin Sven Anders
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| Chicoutimi, Quebec : , : J.-M. Tremblay, , 2007 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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To Lhasa in disguise / / W. Montgomery McGovern
| To Lhasa in disguise / / W. Montgomery McGovern |
| Autore | McGovern William Montgomery <1897-1964., > |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (550 p.) |
| Disciplina | 915.1/5/044 |
| Collana | Routledge travellers series |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-138-98571-6
1-315-82826-X 1-317-84634-6 1-317-84635-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Chapter I: Tibet and the Tibetans; Chapter II: The First Attempt; Chapter III: British Influence in Sikkim; Chapter IV: On the Trade-Route; Chapter V: Gyangtsé : A British Outpost; Chapter VI: Preparations for the New Attempt; Chapter VII: From Jungle to Glacier; Chapter VIII: Trapped in the Passes; Chapter IX: "Victory to the Gods!"; Chapter X: The Disguise Tested; Chapter XI: Provincial Government; Chapter XII: Life on the Plains; Chapter XIII: On to Shigatsé; Chapter XIV: The Road of Enchantment
Chapter XV: Shigatsé OnwardChapter XVI: Along the Brahmaputra; Chapter XVII: Gossip and Customs; Chapter XVIIII: Into the Lion's Mouth; Chapter XIX: Running the Gauntlet; Chapter XX: The Goal in Sight; Chapter XXI: Exposed!; Chapter XXII: The Strong Man of Tibet; Chapter XXIII: Before the City Magistrates; Chapter XXIV: Secret Meeting with Dalai Lama; Chapter XXV: Modernising Lhasa; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910453650303321 |
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McGovern William Montgomery <1897-1964., >
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| London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2011 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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