FROM HEAVEN LAKE: Travels through Sinkiang and Tibet

Seth, Vikram

London: Chatto & Windus, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. After two years as a postgraduate student at Nanjing University in China, Seth hitch-hiked back to his home in New Delhi, via Tibet. This classic work of travel literature is the story of his remarkable journey and his encounters with nomadic Muslims, Chinese officials, Buddhists and others. Octavo: 178 p. with 8 plates and a map. Original orange cloth binding, with gilt titles. Very light bumping to the corners and tips, with just a hint of edgewear to the dust jacket; else near fine. Near fine / Near fine. Item #76451
ISBN: 0701127007

Price: $50.00