{"product_id":"missionary-in-tibet","title":"Missionary in Tibet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hosten, H.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8170208327\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 220 pp\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eYear of Publishing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1998\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cosmo Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare work compiles the letters and papers of Fr. Ippolito Dessideri, a missionary who lived in Tibet from 1713 to 1721. Though his mission did not succeed in establishing a Christian presence in Tibet, his writings provide a fascinating and valuable account of his journey through Kashmir, Ladakh, and finally to Lhasa, where he met the King of Tibet. These documents offer an early and unique insight into Tibet during the 18th century, a time when few Westerners had ventured into this remote land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDessideri's letters cover a wide range of subjects, including Tibetan religion, history, and culture. His study of the Tibetan language and his interactions with the Tibetan King are notable highlights of this work. Despite his missionary failure, Dessideri's writings provide a rare and firsthand account of the life, warfare, and history of the Tibetan people, making this book an invaluable resource for those interested in Tibetan culture and early Western exploration of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cosmo Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49772546916656,"sku":"DRG.CosmoPub_8170208327","price":452.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/cosmo-publications-book-default-title-missionary-in-tibet-40768057770288.webp?v=1775977194","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/missionary-in-tibet","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}