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Chapter Book · Ages 18–+ · 1953
Seven Years in Tibet
By Heinrich Harrer, Richard Graves (Translator)
Escape to Tibet leads to unexpected alliances and cultural revelations.
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330 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Heinrich Harrer escapes wartime imprisonment, braving the Himalayas to reach Tibet's Forbidden City. Without resources or permission, he finds acceptance and becomes a confidant to the young Dalai Lama. As Chinese forces threaten, Harrer faces a perilous journey with the Dalai Lama, revealing the rich tapestry of Tibetan culture and the looming crisis. Will their bond withstand the tides of history?
From the publisher
Recounts how the author, an Austrian, escaped from an English internment camp in India in 1943 and spent the next seven years in Tibet, observing its social practices, religion, politics, and people.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 330
- Reading age
- 18–99+
- Audience
- Adult
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