Luvattomilla teillä

Name: Luvattomilla teillä
Author: Arnold Henry Savage Landor

By Arnold Henry Savage Landor

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About This Book

A travel narrative recounts an extended expedition through high Himalayan and Tibetan borderlands, describing arduous mountain routes, glaciers, frozen lakes, sacred sites, and encounters with local peoples, laamas, and robbers. The author records logistics of travel — equipment, provisions, photography — interpersonal relations with guides and servants, negotiations with local authorities, skirmishes, betrayals, and survival challenges such as extreme altitude, storms, and scarce food. Observations cover customs, religious rites, burial practices, medicine, and material culture, while episodic chapters trace marches, river crossings, high passes, and the struggle to reach sacred lakes and remote settlements.

About the Author

Arnold Henry Savage Landor

Arnold Henry Savage Landor was a British explorer and travel writer known for his adventurous journeys across diverse landscapes. His works often reflect his experiences in remote regions, including Tibet and South America. Among his notable titles is "Across Coveted Lands; or, a Journey from Flushing (Holland) to Calcutta Overland," which chronicles his overland travels. Landor's writings provide vivid accounts of the cultures and peoples he encountered, showcasing his keen observations and adventurous spirit. His explorations contributed to the understanding of lesser-known territories during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.