The definitive biography of the first European to explore Tibet at a time when foreigners were banned, this book draws on rare source material, including information from the secret files of the India office to offer a vividly detailed chronicle of both David-Neel's quest to conquer her personal demons, and the outer journey that made her one of the most celebrated figures of her day. The most astonishing woman of our time' - Lawrence Durrell 'A fascinating account' - Harper's Bazaar 'Happily accessible' - Allen Ginsberg'
- ISBN10 1585673293
- ISBN13 9781585673292
- Publish Date 1 November 2002 (first published 1 June 1998)
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Overlook Press
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 352
- Language English