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About The Book: Life and Works of Alexander Csoma de Kőrös by Theodore Duka is a detailed biography of the Hungarian philologist and explorer who pioneered Tibetan studies in the West. Motivated by a quest to discover the origins of the Hungarian people, Csoma undertook arduous travels through Central Asia and India. Settling in Ladakh, he immersed himself in Tibetan language and culture, producing the first Tibetan-English dictionary and grammar. Duka's work chronicles Csoma’s determination, scholarship, and ascetic lifestyle, emphasizing his role in bridging Eastern and Western knowledge. The book honors Csoma’s lasting contributions to linguistics, Oriental studies, and the understanding of Tibetan Buddhism About The Author: Theodore Duka (1825–1908) was a Hungarian army officer turned British medical doctor and philologist. After serving in the 1848 Hungarian Revolution, he fled to England, studied medicine, and later joined the Bengal Army as a surgeon. While stationed in India, he developed a deep interest in local languages and natural history, collecting bird specimens and studying philology. A noted linguist, he contributed to the Royal Asiatic Society and the British and Foreign Bible Society. Duka is best known for his biography of Alexander Csoma de Kőrös and his work on Brahui grammar, reflecting his passion for linguistic diversity and cultural history The Title 'Life and Works of Alexander Csoma De Koros written/authored/edited by Theodore Duka', published in the year 1885. The ISBN 9789371698597 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 250 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Social Science. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.