Trans-Himalaya: Discoveries and Adventurers in Tibet. Vol. 1 (of 2)

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Trans-Himalaya: Discoveries and Adventurers in Tibet. Vol. 1 (of 2)

by Sven Anders Hedin

EN·~15 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

15:58:41

Description

A spirited chronicle of an early‑twentieth‑century trek across the roof of the world, this volume follows a Swedish explorer as he threads his way through the remote valleys and towering passes of Tibet. The narrative captures the stark beauty of the landscape, the daily challenges of travel, and the first encounters with monasteries, nomadic herders, and the enigmatic customs of a land long hidden from Western eyes.

Richly illustrated with photographs, water‑colour sketches and detailed maps, the book offers listeners a vivid sense of place that complements the descriptive prose. The author’s meticulous notes on altitude, climate and geography sit alongside personal anecdotes about the expedition’s supporters, the logistics of a costly venture, and the camaraderie of the diverse team that accompanied him. Listeners will feel the excitement of discovery while gaining a thoughtful glimpse into the era’s spirit of adventure.

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Language

en

Duration

~15 hours (920K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Marius Masi, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Release date

2013-08-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Sven Anders Hedin

Sven Anders Hedin

1865–1952

Best known for his long journeys across Central Asia, this Swedish explorer turned little-known regions into vivid books, maps, and images. His travels made him one of the most widely read adventure writers of his day, even as his legacy remains debated.

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