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Evariste Régis Huc's work 'Travels in Tartary, Tibet, and China During the Years 1844-1846' is a meticulously detailed account of his adventurous journey through these distant lands. Written in a vivid and engaging style, the book offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the customs, cultures, and landscapes of these exotic regions. Huc's narrative is rich in descriptive passages, providing a vivid portrayal of the people he encounters and the places he visits. His observations on the religious practices and beliefs of the inhabitants add depth to the text, making it a valuable resource for...

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your...

First published in 1928.
'To read it is like seeing the scenes described' Evening Standard
'One of the world's best travel books' Spectator 'The work remains a classic worthy of reproduction' The Times
Published to critical acclaim and well known for many years afterwards this account of the journey across Mongolia to Lhasa in the early nineteenth century owes much of its success to the literary skills of its authors, made available in English for the first time by William Hazlitt and Paul Pelliot.
Among other topics the chapters cover: The French mission of Peking, Tartar manners...