The Search For Shangri-La
a journey into tibetan history
$76.33
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
1 March 2000
Summary
The Search for Shangri-La: Unveiling the Myth and Discovering the Lost Kingdom
The allure of a hidden paradise, a sanctuary untouched by the anxieties of contemporary life, resonates deeply within us all. In 1932, author James Hilton introduced the term ‘Shangri-La’ in his novel Lost Horizon, using it to depict a secluded Himalayan valley.
In The Search for Shangri-La, renowned traveler and writer Charles Allen embarks on a quest to unravel the myth that in…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349111421 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0349111421 |
| Author: | Charles Allen |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 1 March 2000 |
| Weight: | 402g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 127mm x 19mm |
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A thoughtprovoking work, filled with unusual links and ideas that deserve to be explored– Patrick French in The Sunday TIMES
A thoughtprovoking work, filled with unusual links and ideas that deserve to be explored - Patrick French in The Sunday TIMES
Retells the adventures of kings and seers, shamans and deities, handling the tales of war, triumph and defeat with mastery - Tahir Shah in The LITERARY REVIEWAbout The Author
Charles Allen
Charles Allen is an oral and military historian, and the author of several bestselling books on colonial themes. He lives in Hampstead.
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