Movie and television tie-insAdventurers and explorers, Travel and geography, Asian travel and geography
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The author escaped from internment in India in 1943, and found shelter and work in the sacred city of Lhasa,…
to which few Europeans have penetrated. He stayed there for seven years, learned the language and acquired a greater understanding of Tibet and the Tibetans. He became friend and tutor to the young Dalai Lama and finally accompanied him into India when he was put to flight by the Red Chinese invasion. 1953. Uniform title: Sieben Jahre in Tibet.
Movie and television tie-insAsian history, Travel and geography, Asian travel and geography
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Comprehensive portrait of China explores the history, customs, philosophies and sensibilities of a vast, complex country. The award-winning PBS series was based on this work. Bestseller. 1984.