PENTHOUSE OF THE GODS, 1939, Theos Bernard, Buddhism Tibet
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Theos Bernard's 1939 travel book, "Penthouse of the Gods".
Within it, Bernard recounts his unprecedented 1937 stay in 'the forbidden holy city' of Lhasa, Tibet. A student of Buddhism and Tantra, he spoke Tibetan, wore Tibetan attire, boarded with a Tibetan nobleman for three months, visited the great monasteries and temples, and met important dignitaries, ambassadors, and officials. This fantastic account is unparalleled in its detail and authenticity, and offers a glimpse into a place and time completely unrecognisable from the Tibet of today. Theos Casimir Bernard (1908 - 1947) was an author and explorer, most famous for his work in the fields of yoga and religious studies; especially Tibetan Buddhism.
8vo hardcover with dust jacket. 344pp illustrated with b&w photos. Hardcover black cloth with gilt titles on cover and spine. Paste-on of Lhasa temple on cover. Some light shelf wear to edges and head and toe of spine. Rubbing to spine face. Titles still present. Sunning to jacket spine and wear around edges. No substantial tears or voids. Protected in mylar sleeve. Interior is clean and free from marks. VG
Theos Bernard's 1939 travel book, "Penthouse of the Gods".
Within it, Bernard recounts his unprecedented 1937 stay in 'the forbidden holy city' of Lhasa, Tibet. A student of Buddhism and Tantra, he spoke Tibetan, wore Tibetan attire, boarded with a Tibetan nobleman for three months, visited the great monasteries and temples, and met important dignitaries, ambassadors, and officials. This fantastic account is unparalleled in its detail and authenticity, and offers a glimpse into a place and time completely unrecognisable from the Tibet of today. Theos Casimir Bernard (1908 - 1947) was an author and explorer, most famous for his work in the fields of yoga and religious studies; especially Tibetan Buddhism.
8vo hardcover with dust jacket. 344pp illustrated with b&w photos. Hardcover black cloth with gilt titles on cover and spine. Paste-on of Lhasa temple on cover. Some light shelf wear to edges and head and toe of spine. Rubbing to spine face. Titles still present. Sunning to jacket spine and wear around edges. No substantial tears or voids. Protected in mylar sleeve. Interior is clean and free from marks. VG
Theos Bernard's 1939 travel book, "Penthouse of the Gods".
Within it, Bernard recounts his unprecedented 1937 stay in 'the forbidden holy city' of Lhasa, Tibet. A student of Buddhism and Tantra, he spoke Tibetan, wore Tibetan attire, boarded with a Tibetan nobleman for three months, visited the great monasteries and temples, and met important dignitaries, ambassadors, and officials. This fantastic account is unparalleled in its detail and authenticity, and offers a glimpse into a place and time completely unrecognisable from the Tibet of today. Theos Casimir Bernard (1908 - 1947) was an author and explorer, most famous for his work in the fields of yoga and religious studies; especially Tibetan Buddhism.
8vo hardcover with dust jacket. 344pp illustrated with b&w photos. Hardcover black cloth with gilt titles on cover and spine. Paste-on of Lhasa temple on cover. Some light shelf wear to edges and head and toe of spine. Rubbing to spine face. Titles still present. Sunning to jacket spine and wear around edges. No substantial tears or voids. Protected in mylar sleeve. Interior is clean and free from marks. VG