Author: Frank Kingdon-ward
Publisher: Orchid Press
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

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Sales Rank: 1199227

Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 317
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 6 x 0.9

ISBN: 9745240877
Dewey Decimal Number: 635
EAN: 9789745240872
ASIN: 9745240877

Publication Date: August 2, 2006
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Product Description
An adventure-filled travel account of botanist Kingdon-Ward's 1933 expedition to the southeastern corner of Tibet, a trip that was as significant for its geographic discoveries as it was for the wealth of plant species with which he returned.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Interesting Read August 28, 2008
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The story takes place in the 1930's in the south west of Tibet. Frank Kingdon Ward has a knack for story telling and takes you on the journey with him. He describes in detail the type of plant he finds and also about the people and their culture that he encounters. You also learn a bit about Tibet's history. If you like exploration and adventure then you will enjoy this interesting book.