Guest Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 yesterday, browsing through asia books, i found a reprint of a book published in the fifties i have searched for unsuccessfully for years. "forgotten kingdom" by peter goullart, published by john murray travel classics (isbn 0-7195-5544 2) about the author's stay as a chinese official in the kingdom of likiang from 1939 to 1947 on the foot of the himalayas. peter goullart was one of the most remarkable europeans in asia. born in russia at the beginning of the 20th century, he escaped the russian revolution with his mother to china. i was lucky to find many years ago a first print of another book of his about taoist monastries, and ever since tried to get my hands on his other books. an absolute must read if your interest on asia is beyond the bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted November 3, 2002 Report Share Posted November 3, 2002 an absolute must read if your interest on asia is beyond the bars Advertising copy or your opinion? :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2002 Report Share Posted November 4, 2002 my opinion. nearly finished reading it, and it is absolutely brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouse Posted November 13, 2002 Report Share Posted November 13, 2002 I saw the review on Amazon and thought about purchasing it, I'll probably do so now. What's the name of the book on Taoist monastries? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 13, 2002 Report Share Posted November 13, 2002 i think it was called "monastry of the jade mountain" or similar. good luck finding it, i think it was not reprinted. very difficult to find, but a tremendeously beautyfully written book, full of heart and athmosphere. and you know the author really does know his stuff. i could not detect a hint of the bitterness of the late blofeld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouse Posted November 13, 2002 Report Share Posted November 13, 2002 Thanks - it was 'The Monastery of the Jade Mountain have just ordered it via the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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