To Lhassa at Last

An eyewitness account by a participant in a military-diplomatic expedition traces the march from the base through mountain passes to Lhasa, recording camp life, mountain sickness, skirmishes and a tragic accident, and the constant practical problems of supply and transport. The narrative alternates scene-by-scene travel description, visits to monasteries, observations of religious art and bazaars, sketches of local customs, and detailed notes on foraging, demolitions, and negotiations, concluding with the signing of a treaty and the return journey. The tone blends practicality, wry personal anecdote, and descriptive travel reportage.