Travels in Tartary, Tibet, and China During the Years 1844-1846 (eBook)

Evariste Régis Huc (Autor)

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2022
580 Seiten
Musaicum Books (Verlag)
406-633811258-3 (EAN)

Infos

In Evariste Régis Huc's book, 'Travels in Tartary, Tibet, and China During the Years 1844-1846', the reader is taken on a vivid journey through the uncharted territories of Central Asia. Huc's detailed descriptions and engaging narrative style paint a comprehensive picture of the cultures, landscapes, and people he encounters on his travels. Through a combination of travelogue and ethnographic analysis, the book provides valuable insights into the regions he explores, making it a seminal work in the realm of travel literature and cultural studies. Huc's literary style is both descriptive and reflective, offering readers a multi-dimensional experience of his adventures. As one of the first Westerners to explore these remote regions, Huc's encounters with local customs and beliefs add a depth of understanding to his observations. His firsthand accounts serve as valuable historical records of a time and place that were largely unknown to the Western world. 'Travels in Tartary, Tibet, and China During the Years 1844-1846' is a must-read for anyone interested in travel literature, Asian cultures, or historical exploration.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.1.2022
• Übersetzer: William Hazlitt
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Reiseführer ► Asien ► China
• Schlagworte: 19th-century travelogue • Andrew Irvine • Asia exploration • Benjamin of Tudela • Christian Missionaries • cross-cultural encounters • Eastern travels • Edmund Hillary • French explorers • Joseph Gabet • Lhasa expedition • Mongolian journey • Nansen • religious mission • Samsara • Seven Years in Tibet • Tibetan adventures • Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion • Trans-Himalaya • William of Rubruck