Trespassers on the Roof of the World: The Secret Exploration of Tibet (Kodansha Globe)
For centuries, Tibet has been the prize destination of determined explorers from England, Russia, and many other countries attempting to claim her for their own. Now, the widely acclaimed author of The Great Game presents a compelling history of the exploration of Tibet from the 19th century up to the present day.
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