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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
The full text of Landor's classic, relating his adventures and
misadventures in Tibet. This edition contains all the over 250
original black and white photographs. Complete--includes Volumes I
and II and Appendices.
Born and educated in Florence, Arnold Henry Savage Landor
(1867-1925) abandoned his art studies in Paris in favour of
adventurous expeditions across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and
South America. A fellow of the Royal Geographical Society from
1892, Landor was also made a member of the Royal Institution in
1897. Dismissive of specialist equipment, he embarked on
extraordinary trips that often required considerable courage and
endurance. Another of his publications, Alone with the Hairy Ainu
(1893), is also reissued in the Cambridge Library Collection. The
present work, first published in 1895, is an absorbing account of
the geography, people and culture of Korea. While Landor's grasp of
the forces of change at work in the country may be partial, the
work nevertheless demonstrates a valuable understanding of Korean
culture and customs not found in earlier accounts. Many fine
illustrations by Landor himself increase the book's appeal.
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