Laurence Austine Waddell was a British explorer with a diverse range of scholarly pursuits. His expertise spanned exploration, linguistics, and archaeology, delving into subjects like Tibetan studies and ancient inscriptions. Waddell gained recognition for his translations of seals and other ancient writings, although his theories on the history of civilization proved controversial and met with limited academic acceptance.
With a Record of the British Tibetan Expedition of 1903-1904
Fascinating account of Tibetan capital, its people, leaders, religion, British-Tibetan military clashes, peace negotiations, more. 185 rare contemporary photos, illustrations; plus expedition documents.