Évariste Régis Huc Books

First published in 1928.'To read it is like seeing the scenes described' Evening Standard'One of the world's best travel books' Spectator 'The work remains a classic worthy of reproduction' The TimesPublished to critical acclaim and well known for many years afterwards this account of the journey across Mongolia to Lhasa in the early nineteenth century owes much of its success to the literary skills of its authors, made available in English for the first time by William Hazlitt and Paul Pelliot.Among other topics the chapters The French mission of Peking, Tartar manners and customs, festivals, an interview with a Tibetan Lama, the flooding of the Yellow River, Tartar veterinary surgeons, irrigation projects, comparative studies between Catholicism and Buddhism, war between two living Buddhas, and the Chinese account of Tibet.

In this travelogue, the French missionary Évariste Régis Huc recounts his three-year journey through the remote regions of Tartary, Tibet, and China in the mid-19th century. Huc's vivid descriptions and lively anecdotes offer a fascinating glimpse into the cultures and landscapes of this largely unexplored part of the world. Recollections of a Journey Through Tartary Thibet and China During the Years 1844 1845 and 1846 is a compelling account of adventure, exploration, and cultural exchange.

This book provides a detailed account of a journey undertaken by two French Lazarist missionaries through Central Asia in the 1840s. The authors provide descriptions of the people, customs and landscapes encountered during their travels and offer insights into the political and religious structures of the countries they visited. The book is an important historical record of a period of significant change in Central Asia and remains relevant for scholars of history and anthropology.

Huc's account of his journey through China in the mid-19th century, including descriptions of regions and customs, encounters with officials and religious leaders, and insights into the daily lives of the Chinese people.

Huc was a French missionary who spent several years in the remote regions of China and Tibet. This book is his account of the people, landscapes, and cultures he encountered during his travels, as well as his reflections on the challenges and rewards of missionary work. Huc's vivid and engaging prose brings this far-off world to life.

A fascinating firsthand account of the author's travels in China, Tartary, and Thibet as a Catholic missionary during the mid-19th century. Huc provides valuable insights into the religious, political, and social practices of the region during that time period.