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About The Book: Within this book, the author presents a detailed account of their expedition through Tibet, which took place in the seasons of spring, summer, and autumn in 1897. The author relies on data from the Trigonometrical Survey to determine the elevations of towering peaks in India, including Nanda Devi, along with utilizing astronomical observations to establish the precise positions of their survey's starting and ending points at the specific locations where they entered and exited Tibet. About The Author: Arnold Henry Savage Landor (1865 – 1924) was a multi-talented English individual, renowned as a painter, explorer, writer, and anthropologist. Known for his witty writing style, Landor embarked on his artistic journey by leaving for Paris at the age of fifteen to study at the Académie Julian, under the guidance of Gustave Boulanger and Jules Lefebvre. His global adventures took him to various countries, including America, Japan, and Korea, where he painted numerous landscapes and portraits. Upon his return to England, his remarkable experiences led to an invitation from Queen Victoria to Balmoral, where he shared captivating tales and showcased his drawings. Landor's exploration continued as he ventured into Nepal and Tibet, which he chronicled in two books: "In the Forbidden Land" (1898) and "Tibet and Nepal" (1905). In addition to these works, he authored a multitude of books, such as "Alone with the Hairy Ainu" (1893), "Corea or Cho-sen" (1895), "China and the Allies" (1901), and "Across Coveted Lands" (1902), among others. The Title 'In the Forbidden Land An Account of A Journey into Tibet Capture by the Tibetan Lamas and Soldiers, Imprisonment, Torture and Ultimate Release brought about by Dr. Wilson and the Political Peshkar Karak Sing-Pal written/authored/edited by Arnold Henry Savage Landor', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121288477 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 362 (Pages). The publishe