Travelers' Tales Tibet: True Stories

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Travelers' Tales Tibet is a collection of riveting tales from one of the most controversial and fascinating regions of the earth. Travel with world-renowned writers to this mythic land and enjoy a feast cooked by blowtorch on a high mountain pass, witness an ancient sky burial, rebuild an ancient monastery, make the pilgrimage to Mt. Kailash, work as an extra on a Chinese movie set, and visit the eternal home of the Dalai Lama, the Potala Palace. Travelers' Tales Tibet draws an unforgettable portrait of a magical country, its stunning culture, and unforgettable people. Contributors include His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Pico Iyer, Orville Schell, Fosco Maraini, Pamela Logan, Heinrich Harrer, and Alexandra David-Neel.