Journey to Lhasa and Central Tibet by Sarat Chandra Das
"Journey to Lhasa and Central Tibet" by Sarat Chandra Das is a travel narrative and geographical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's exploration of Tibet, detailing his journeys, encounters with local populations, and observations of Tibetan culture and geography, particularly during his expeditions in 1881 and 1883. It intertwines personal anecdotes with factual descriptions, providing readers with a vivid picture of a time and region that
was largely unfamiliar to the Western world. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on his departure from Darjiling, filled with both anxiety and excitement about his journey into Tibet. Accompanied by his Tibetan assistant, Ugyen-gyatso, Das navigates through treacherous mountain terrain, facing challenges such as unstable paths, harsh weather, and the uncertainty of reaching his destination. The opening portion emphasizes the contrast between the beauty of the Himalayas and the dangers he encounters, setting the stage for a compelling exploration filled with cultural and environmental observations, as well as the complexity of the relationships between Tibetan tradition and western curiosity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
