{"product_id":"journey-to-lhasa","title":"Journey to Lhasa","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eJourney to Lhasa: The Diary of a Spy\u003c\/em\u003e is the captivating account of Sarat Chandra Das, a Bengali civil engineer turned British intelligence agent in the late 19th century. Disguised as a Buddhist monk, Das embarked on two perilous expeditions into the forbidden kingdom of Tibet—first in 1879 and again in 1881—during the height of the \"Great Game\" between the British and Russian empires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEquipped with clandestine tools like hidden compasses and prayer beads for measuring distances, Das traversed treacherous terrains through Sikkim and Nepal, ultimately reaching Lhasa. His detailed observations encompass the grandeur of Tibetan monasteries, the intricacies of local customs, and candid accounts of everyday life under Chinese influence. Notably, Das documented his interactions with prominent figures, including an audience with the eight-year-old Thirteenth Dalai Lama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eOriginally published in 1902, this edition brings to light a rare and intimate portrayal of a land shrouded in mystery, offering readers a unique blend of adventure, cultural insight, and historical significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eWhy Read This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eHistorical Intrigue:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDelve into the clandestine operations of British espionage during the colonial era, revealing the complexities of international politics and intelligence gathering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eCultural Exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGain firsthand insights into Tibetan society, religion, and daily life from a rare outsider's perspective during a time when the region was largely inaccessible to foreigners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003ePersonal Transformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWitness Das's evolution from a government agent to a scholar deeply enamored with Tibetan culture and spirituality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eLiterary Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAppreciate a seminal work that contributes to our understanding of cross-cultural interactions and the nuanced dynamics of colonial history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSarat Chandra Das (1849–1917) was a distinguished civil engineer, educator, and scholar from Chittagong, East Bengal (now Bangladesh). Appointed as the headmaster of a school in Darjeeling in 1874, he was recruited by the British to undertake covert missions into Tibet. Beyond his espionage activities, Das was a prolific writer and linguist, compiling a Tibetan-English dictionary and authoring several works on Tibetan Buddhism. His residence, aptly named \"Lhasa Villa,\" still stands in Darjeeling as a testament to his remarkable journeys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speaking Tiger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46295114416381,"sku":"","price":560.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/81XeyF4-VrL._SL1500.jpg?v=1747754386","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/es\/products\/journey-to-lhasa","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}