Secret Tibet By Fosco Maraini (Paperback 1960) [Paperback] Fosco Maraini

Description

1960 First Evergreen edition. Paperback cover has significant wear along the sides, scuffs, large creases and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear on top and bottom. Pages have minor wear but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-traveled copy of Fosco Maraini’s “Secret Tibet” offers a captivating glimpse into the hidden world of Tibet before the Chinese occupation. Published in 1960, just a year after the Dalai Lama’s exile, Maraini’s account captures the mystique and spiritual richness of Tibetan culture on the eve of its upheaval. As an Italian ethnologist and explorer, Maraini’s first-hand observations and vivid descriptions transport readers to the remote monasteries, treacherous mountain passes, and vibrant traditions of a land that was largely closed off to the outside world. Through his insightful lens, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the unique customs, beliefs, and way of life that defined Tibetan society before its tragic disruption. This edition, with its weathered cover and creased spine, bears the marks of an adventurous journey, inviting collectors and readers alike to immerse themselves in a rare and invaluable record of a vanishing world.