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The book chronicles Heinrich Harrer's daring escape from a British internment camp in India during World War II. It follows his 21‑month journey through the Himalayas and his arrival in Lhasa, the Forbidden City in Tibet, where he experiences the culture and customs of the region.
First publish date: 1952
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Heinrich Harrer
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