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About The Book: In this book author explained primary intention has to fulfill a longstanding curiosity by exploring lesser-known regions of the Chinese Empire. Their objective has to gain insights into the diverse tribes residing in the untamed territories of Chinese Tibet and northwestern Yunnan, areas that remained unfamiliar to Europeans at the time. About The Author: Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston (1874–1938), a British diplomat, played a significant role as the tutor and advisor to Puyi, the final emperor of China. Additionally, he held the distinction of being the last British Commissioner of Weihaiwei. Johnston's book, "Twilight in the Forbidden City" (1934), served as a valuable source for Bernardo Bertolucci's cinematic portrayal of Puyi's life in "The Last Emperor." Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Johnston pursued his education at the University of Edinburgh before earning a scholarship to study modern history at Magdalen College, Oxford. In 1919, he assumed the position of tutor to thirteen-year-old Puyi, who resided within the Forbidden City in Peking as a non-sovereign monarch. Johnston's literary contributions encompass works such as "Queen of the Fairies: Remarks on the Province of Shantung" (Cornell University Library). The Title 'From Peking to Mandalay A Journey from North China to Burma through Tibetan Ssuch'uan and Yunnan written/authored/edited by ', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121292771 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 543 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Travel literature. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-