With Mystics and Magicians in Tibet
1929 book by Alexandra David-Néel / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
With Mystics and Magicians in Tibet,[1] translated from the French original version Mystiques et Magiciens du Tibet [2], is a travel account of Tibetan religion and mystical practices written by Alexandra David-Néel. It is an account of David-Néel's experiences during her journey in the Himalayas, living among religious Buddhist authorities, monks, and mystics.[1] The author gathered stories of her encounter with, mainly Buddhist, religious masters and entities while traveling in the region of India, Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Japan, and particularly Tibet.[3] The book was firstly published in 1929 in France and was later translated into different languages including English. The English translation was first published in 1931. The book contains an introduction written by Jaques-Arsène D'Arsonval.[1]
Author | Alexandra David-Néel |
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Publication date | 1929 |
Published in English | 1931 |