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Souvenirs d'un voyage dans la Tartarie et le Thibet, pendant les années 1844, 1845 et 1846

Evariste Régis Huc • 1847 • Asian Educational Services

Author: Evariste Régis Huc
First published: 1847
Publisher: Asian Educational Services
Genres: History
ISBN: 9781844531233

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This account offers a firsthand record of travels through Tartary and Tibet, capturing a perspective on regions that remained largely inaccessible to many during that era. By documenting these journeys, the work serves as a significant historical document for those interested in the cultural exploration of the nineteenth century.

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Originally published in 1847, this account was written by the French Lazarist missionary Évariste Régis Huc, who, alongside Father Joseph Gabet, embarked on a daring expedition from China through Mongolia into Tibet. Tasked by the Apostolic Vicar of Mongolia to explore the prefecture of Si-ning and investigate the state of the mission in Tibet, Huc documented his observations of Tibetan religious customs, landscapes, and daily life. The work gained immense popularity in Europe for its vivid, often humorous narrative style, which deviated from the dry academic tone typical of travelogues of that era.

The text is regarded as one of the most important early Western accounts of the region, though it has faced historical scrutiny regarding the veracity of certain descriptions. Huc’s design for the narrative was to capture the curiosity of the French public while emphasizing the challenges of his ecclesiastical journey. The edition published by Asian Educational Services reflects the enduring scholarly interest in this primary source, preserving a historical text that shaped Western perceptions of Central Asian culture and Buddhist practices throughout the nineteenth century.

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