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About The Book: The Unveiling of Lhasa by Edmund Candler is a gripping firsthand account of the British expedition to Tibet in 1903–1904. As a war correspondent, Candler chronicles the political intrigue, cultural encounters, and dramatic military events surrounding the opening of the long-isolated city of Lhasa to the West. Blending reportage with vivid descriptions, the book captures the tension between imperial ambition and Tibetan resistance, offering rare insight into a pivotal moment in colonial history and the mysterious world beyond the Himalayas. About The Author: Edmund Candler (1874–1926) was a British journalist, novelist, and travel writer known for his vivid accounts of colonial India and Central Asia. He worked as a correspondent for The Daily Mail and later The Manchester Guardian. His writings, including The Unveiling of Lhasa and A Vagabond in Asia, reflect his deep interest in Eastern cultures, politics, and the British Empire's frontier regions. Candler also served in World War I. The Title 'The Unveiling Of Lhasa written/authored/edited by Edmund Candler', published in the year 1905. The ISBN 9789371695138 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 328 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.