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To Lhasa in disguise,: A secret expedition through mysterious Tibet, 1 review
William Montgomery McGovern
The Century co, 1924
Fantastic Adventure Travel from the great age of explorers.
This is the true story of the first westerner to enter inner Tibet with the exception of a military expedition. McGovern, turned back at the border, dyes his skin and puts lemon drops in his blue eyes to disguise himself as a porter. Discovered in Lhasa, threatened with execution, he is befriended by the Dalai Lhama. McGovern speaks Tibetan, is a student of Budhism (in fact had been a ...
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Born in Lhasa1 review
Namgyal Lhamo Taklha
Snow Lion Publications, 2001
Tibetan life in the 20th century revealed
Tibetan life in the 20th century is revealed by a woman who recreates life in Tibet before the Chinese invasion, revealing personal and public activities and lives and recounting the author's journey around the world. Taklha lived in the old Tibet, saw it change under the hands of the Chinese, and experienced its restoration in her life. Born In Lhasa, her compelling autobiography is moving.
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Far Beyond the Garden Gate: Alexandra David-Neel's Journey to Lhasa2 reviews
Don Brown
Houghton Mifflin, 2002
Meet Alexandra David-Neel.....
From early childhood, Alexandra David-Neel dreamed of traveling and exploring faraway places. "I craved to go beyond the garden gate, to follow the road that passed it by, and set out for the unknown," she later recalled. "I dreamed of wild hills, immense deserted steppes, and impassable landscapes of glaciers!" As a child, she traveled away from her ordinary life through books and museums, ...
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The Lhasa Apso: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet1 review
Howell Book House, 1998
If you have a Lhasa...get this book!
When I bought my Lhasa Apso, this book kept me from freaking out! It does an excellent job of explaining the breed and all the challenges (and joys!) of owning one of these wonderful dogs. I use this book as my Lhasa "Bible" and it has helped me raise a healthy and very happy little puppy!
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El Nuevo Libro Del Lhasa Apso1 review
Patricia Duque
Susaeta Ediciones, S.A., 1998
It is very interesting and complete about this breed.
The most beautiful book about Lhasa Apsos I have seen before. Wonderful photos and information about breeders around the world. Complete document about whelping and care of the long hairy dogs.
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All The Way to Lhasa: A Tale from Tibet7 reviews
Philomel, 2002
This Tibetan loves this book
A beautifully illustrated book for children of all ages. My three year old and 1 yr. old both love it. The artwork is ethereal yet engaging. A must-have for any child's collection.
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The Dalai Lama's Secret Temple: Tantric Wall Paintings from Tibet8 reviews
Ian A. Baker, Dalai Lama
Thames & Hudson, 2000
beautifully captured
The Dala Lama's Secret Temple is a wonderful and insightful look into one of the most spectacular temples in Lhasa. Having just visited the Lukhang, I had the pleasure to personally view the murals. Many of which are unique to Tibetan paintings. And still very preserved. Better than I could have photographed myself, this book presents each of the walls paintings in the highest quality plates. ...
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Memories of Life in Lhasa Under Chinese Rule1 review
Tubten Khétsun
Columbia University Press, 2007
An Excellent Account of the Real Story of Modern Tibet
Tubten Khetsun provides a remarkably detailed and vivid account of what Tibetans have undergone during and following the brutal take over of their land by China during the period between 1959-1979. He takes you in with him during his struggle to survive in what has been the darkest period of Tibet's history and leaves you amazed and grateful in his personal victory and emancipation while ...
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Lost Lhasa: Heinrich Harrer's Tibet2 reviews
Heinrich Harrer
Harry N Abrams, 1992
The top of the world in pictures
Most of LOST LHASA documents the peaceful years that Heinrich Harrer spent in Tibet. The map of Tibet and its border with northern India is shown inside the front cover, with a line marking Harrer's route from Dehra Dun near the Ganges River in India, up into the Himalayas far northwest of Mt. Everest. After escaping from a prison camp in April, 1944, and climbing for 18 days to Tibet, then ...
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Lhasa Tibets Forbidden City3 reviews
Christine J. Brignoli, Frank J. Brignoli
Snow Lion Publications, 1987
Pictorally Breathtaking
I found myself paging thru this Masterpiece as though I were really there. What a Breathtaking City. I could actually feel the Spirit of the City through the Photographs. I have recommended this Book to all my Friends.
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The Lhasa Moon Tibetan Cookbook 7 reviews
Tsering Wangmo
Snow Lion Publications, 1998
Delightful Repast
I purchased this book about 3 years ago, and really enjoyed it. Being somewhat of a self-taught chef I readily buy new cookbooks. The book is well written and reads top-notch. The recipes are simple and DELICIOUS. The authoress includes a few personal ruminations from her past while a refugee in India. It doesn't take up a lot of shelf space and has a lot of practical tips. I was recently ...
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A New Owner's Guide to Lhaso Apsos (New Owner's Guide To...)1 review
Nancy Plunkett
TFH Publications, 1999
A Good Resource
Nancy does a nice job of educating new owners on how to raise and care for their Lhasas in this book. She covers everything from picking a pup to grooming, traveling and basic health care and diseases. The Lhasa's personality traits are covered nicely as well. The pictures are entertaining and helpful. I highly recommend this book to new Lhasa Apsos owners or others researching the breed.
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Lhasa Apso (Kw-076)3 reviews
Diane McCarty
TFH Publications, 1995
A good referance to anyone considering the breed
I'm considering getting a dog and all the long-haired breeds really appealed to me- especially the Lhas Apso. I got the book to find out more about them and I learned a lot. The book includes everythig you need to know about Lhasa Apsos, from housbreaking to Health care, from behavior to breeding. The pictures are adorable, and the text is informative. I loved this book and any other ...
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Lhasa: Streets with Memories (Asia Perspectives: History, Society, and Culture) 5 reviews
Robert Barnett
Columbia University Press, 2006
A brilliantly naunced meditation on a changing culture
I am struck by the originality of Robert Barnett's approach, as well as the clarity and utter honesty of his voice. LHASA: STREETS WITH MEMORIES is a much needed tool in grappling with the way in which China has absorbed and digested old Tibet and, sadly, the way in which Beijing has re-interpreted Lhasan culture with often appalling results. It's an old tale but told from an utterly fresh ...
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Lhasa Apsos2 reviews
Stephen Wehrmann, Sharon Vanderlip
Barron''s Educational Series, 2002
"Lhasa Information"
The Lsaha Apso is one of the lesser-know breeds which is increasing in popularity. This manual covers virtually every general topic on this breed that an owner (or veterinarian) would want to be knowledgeable of. It is, virtually, a brand new edition on the Lhasa Apso from Barrons, and has been entirely re-written from the earlier version. This book provides a comprehensive picture of what this ...
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Buddhism in Russia: The Story of Agvan Dorzhiev : Lhasa's Emissary to the Tsar1 review
John Snelling
Element Books, 1993
An interesting slice of Buddhist history!
This is John Snelling's major work - he was putting the finishing touches on it when he died in 1992! - and tells the fascinating story of Agvan Dorzhiev, brilliant Mongolian lama and Lhasa's emmisary to Russia in the 19th century. Arrayed against the backdrop of the fiercely Orthodox court of the Tsars with its sacred religio-political dominance over nearly every aspect of Russian life, the ...
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My journey to Lhasa11 reviews
Alexandra David-Neel
Beacon Press, 1986
An unusual journey to say the least
When I was reading the reviews of this book, I was struck by the one of the reviews. It was very negative, and the reviewer missed the beauty of this book entirely. I was glad that I had already read it. I read the reviews because I was curious to see if others had enjoyed the book as much as I did. I was buying it again as a present for a friend. The author was a very unusual person, and ...
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Into Tibet : The CIA's First Atomic Spy and His Secret Expedition to Lhasa15 reviews
Thomas Laird
Grove Press, 2002
Take it for what it is, a great read!
Though Laird had to fill in the gaps in places, for the most part this is a very well researched account of a fascinating period in world history, one that I found compelling and interesting to read. I highly recommend it if you can take it for what it is!
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Lhasa and Its Mysteries2 reviews
L.A. Waddell
Cosmo (Publications,India), 1998
Genius
L.A. Waddell was a man of his times. His interest in the subject of "Lamaism"--Tibetan Buddhism--was groundbreaking, original and a precise description of the religion that avoids the spiritual tourism of the likes of Richard Gere and Steven Segal that is so often annoying today. In "Lhasa and its Mysteries" we explore the spiritual and equally-important political landscape of the "hidden ...
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To Lhasa in Disguise1 review
William Montgomery McGovern
Laurier Books Ltd. /AES, 2000
Amazing journey by a truly great man
Professor McGovern was a great man who lived the life that many men only dream about. He had the chance to travel into Tibet as a coolie speaking Tibetan like a native. His command of the minute details of every day Tibetan life and language were fantastic. This book is a must read for anyone traveling to Tibet today or who is interested in a fun, fast-read adventure book. I can still see him ...
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