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📘 Among the Tibetans by Isabella L. Bird

Isabella L. Bird’s *Among the Tibetans* is a firsthand account of her horseback expedition through the Himalayas. Over four months she lived with the local people, describing Tibetan rituals, social customs, and the daily life of their villages, monasteries, temples, and palaces. Her vivid observations capture the geography from green valleys to lofty sandy plateaus, and provide insight into the customs and habits of the Tibetan people.

First publish date: 1894

Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing

Authors: Isabella L. Bird

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