Author: Li Gotami Govinda
Publisher: Dharma Publishing
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
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One of the last records of the vanished art and culture of Old Tibet. Over 200 stunning b&w photographs of Buddhist images, religious sites, and people, taken in central and western Tibet during 1947-1949.
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 242
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Tibet in Pictures presents a rare collection of two hundred photographs of Tibetan temples and statues taken by Li Gotami Govinda when she accompanied her husband on two pilgrimages to central and western Tibet from 1947 to 1949. Buddhist images are printed in rich duotones, while religious sites and scenes from daily life are in black and while. Highlights include rare photos of Tibetan masters, ritual dancers, and oracles, closely-ups of statues, temple interiors, stunning landscapes, the famous Kumbum at Gyantse, the 10th and 11th-century temples of Tsaparang, and the golden temples of Tholing. Captions by Lama Govinda place each scene in the context of the pilgrimage and clarify the historic and religious significance of these monuments, many of which no longer exist. One of the last records ever made of the vanished art and culture of Old Tibet, this photo essay is a vivid portrayal of Buddhist civilization, valuable for art historians and students of Tibetan culture. 200 black & white photographs offer a rare glimpse of the land, people, and religious practices of pre-1950 Tibet.
Author: Li Gotami Govinda
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ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
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One of the last records of the vanished art and culture of Old Tibet. Over 200 stunning b&w photographs of Buddhist images, religious sites, and people, taken in central and western Tibet during 1947-1949.
Author: Cecil Godfrey Rawling
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gartok Expedition
Languages : en
Pages : 438
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Author: Isrun Engelhardt
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ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 284
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"This volume presents 150 photographs, most published here for the first time, of the famous (and infamous) Schäfer Expedition. In 1938, the German biologist Ernst Schäfer led a scientific expedition to Tibet. His team of scientists was able to record Tibetan life and culture with a level of detail previously unachieved by other Europeans. The photographs in this volume are one part of that record, documenting a vibrant traditional society in the early stages of its encounter with modernity. The Tibetans in the photographs, from high aristocrat to humble peasant, are now dead. Many of the temples and buildings where they worshipped, worked, and lived have been destroyed. This volume of photographs, and the essays that accompany them, portray a Tibet that existed not so long ago, but that has since become a memory." -- From publisher's website.
Author: C. G. Rawling
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ISBN: 9781332226634
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 424
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Excerpt from The Great Plateau: Being an Account of Exploration in Central Tibet, 1903, and of the Gartok Expedition, 1904-1905 In the following pages I have endeavoured to lay before the reader an account of two journeys undertaken in Tibet, in districts situated many hundreds of miles apart and under diametrically opposite conditions. The first expedition penetrated into the interior of the uninhabited and barren regions of the Northern Desert at a time when Tibet was rigidly closed to foreigners. The second led through the rich and thickly populated valleys of the Brahmaputra, and was made with the cognisance and permission of the Lhasa Government, though only rendered possible by the notable success of Sir Francis Younghusband's Mission. The natural obstacles inseparable from exploration in Tibet are so varied and numerous, that but little progress would be made were it not for the aid given by those who are interested in travel and who are willing to render every assistance in their power. I therefore take this opportunity of tendering my thanks to all who have contributed to the success of the journeys here described, and more particularly to Colonel St. G. Gore, R.E., Mr. J. Eccles, and the Officers of the Survey of India; Major M. Ray, D.S.O., Intelligence Branch; and Sir Clements Markham, K.C.B., and the Council of the Royal Geographical Society. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Cecil Godfrey Rawling
Publisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781341011122
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 428
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Author: Michel Peissel
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312309534
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 228
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A passionate homage to Tibet in words and pictures by one of the last great explorers who brings the geographical, spiritual, and intellectual heart of the country to life. 250 photos.
Author: Cecil Godfrey Rawling
Publisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781289433291
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 428
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Author: Cecil Godfrey 1870- Rawling
Publisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781355171454
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 424
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
