JOURNEY TO LHASA - ALEXANDRA DAVID-NEEL

Embark on an extraordinary journey to the heart of Tibet with Alexandra David-Neel, a pioneer and researcher who was the first European woman to reach Lhasa. Experience eight months full of challenges, discover the secrets of a hidden world, and get to know the indomitable spirit of the traveler.

• Authentic account of the journey to inaccessible Lhasa in 1924.
• Inspiring story about overcoming one's weaknesses and boundaries.
• Unique insight into the culture and customs of Tibet, which no longer exists.
• Extraordinary tale of friendship and loyalty in extreme conditions.
• Rich descriptions of landscapes, people, and Tibetan philosophy.
• Testimony of courage, determination, and love for an unknown world.
• Gloomy prophecies about the future of Tibet.

In 1924, after eight months full of challenges, Alexandra David-Neel, disguised as a Tibetan pilgrim, reached Lhasa, becoming the first European woman to do so. Her companion was the young monk Jongden, and all her equipment fit into a backpack on her back. Ingenuity and an indomitable spirit were their weapons on this extraordinary journey.

By entering Lhasa, Alexandra David-Neel achieved a victory over the boundaries established by humans, fulfilling a dream dictated by love for Tibet, its inhabitants, customs, philosophy, and religion. Her diary from this expedition is a priceless record of a Tibet that no longer exists, described without prejudice, with the fascination of a researcher and the emotion of a heart.

Many of Alexandra David-Neel's observations turned out to be gloomy prophecies, which makes her testimony of the past even more valuable. This publication is not only a travelogue, but also a deep insight into a world that has irrevocably disappeared. Let yourself be carried away by this extraordinary story of courage, determination, and love for an unknown world. Immerse yourself in the colorful description of landscapes, people, and Tibetan philosophy, discovering the richness of the culture and customs that have survived in the author's memory.

Discover Tibet, which no longer exists, thanks to this extraordinary book. Immerse yourself in a story of courage, determination, and love for an unknown world. Travel through time and space to experience the magic of Lhasa and get to know the fascinating culture of Tibet.

Publication details: Pages: 374, Format: 14.5x20.5 cm, Year of publication: 2013, cover: paperback, Publisher: Dialog Wydawnictwo Akademickie.