by Alexandra David-Néel · ISBN 9782266033084
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Discover the fascinating 'Journal de voyage' by Alexandra David-Néel, a collection of letters to her husband spanning from August 11, 1904, to December 26, 1917. Published by Plon in Paris, this 343-page book immerses you in the author's descriptions and travels, offering an intimate view of her experiences and thoughts. It is part of the Presses pocket series and is written in French.
Alexandra David-Néel was a French explorer, spiritualist, Buddhist, anarchist, opera singer, and writer. She is most known for her 1924 visit to Lhasa, Tibet, when it was forbidden to foreigners. David-Néel wrote over 30 books about Eastern religion, philosophy, and her travels, including Magic and Mystery in Tibet, which was published in 1929. Her teachings influenced the beat writers Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, the popularisers of Eastern philosophy Alan Watts and Ram Dass, and the esotericist Benjamin Creme.
