The Secret Lives of Alexandra David-Neel: A Biography of the Explorer of Tibet and Its Forbidden Practices
by Barbara Foster, Michael Foster
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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 show more 'Happily accessible' - Allen Ginsberg' show lessTags
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- The Secret Lives of Alexandra David-Neel
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- 1998
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- Alexandra David-Neel
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- Tibet
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