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197927722Paris : Plon 1979. 325x235mm. photos n/b richement ilustr reliure d'diteur sous jaquette. 1244 Plon unknown
1981mon0003099041Plon 1981. Hardcover. Good. . Scarce. Full brown leather with gilt lettering and embellishments. Spine faded. Minor shelf wear. Pages/boards clean binding sturdy. Plon hardcover
197951695Avon Books September 1979. Trade Paperback. Used - Good. The Rubaiyat LLC is a small used bookstore in Caldwell Idaho. All books are fair to good or bettermay have some markings no library copies unless specifically listed. First Thus. Edge chipping and some creasing. tight binding and clean pages. Avon Books paperback
1977FB7534 /10<p>In the original dust jacket. Black cloth binding with gilt title on the spine. <em>We provide an in-depth photographic presentation of this item to stimulate your feeling and touch. More traditional book descriptions are immediately available </em></p><p>Please view the photographs: a nice clean book. Alexandra David-Neel was a fascinating woman daring to travel in disguise through the Far East going through traditional Buddhist lands including the sacred city of Lhasa before other Westerners much less women! were permitted such license. The daughter of an exiled Parisian she spent years travelling and living in Buddhist monasteries before returning to Paris and becoming a celebrity. Her fame spread both through her writings and her exploits well-reported and toasted in society. She died at the age of 100 in 1969. David-Neel's writing helped inspire the nascent interest in Buddhism throughout Europe of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Never one to find herself confined to the academy her writing does not suffer from the typical formulaic writing that much of religious studies scholarship possesses. Her work is clear and accessible almost chatty at times as befits a woman who lived the practices and beliefs of which she writes rather than merely studying. Buddhism has made significant in-roads into the Western psyche since Mme. David-Neel's first writings; many of the principles and beliefs she covers here are covered in greater detail elsewhere. However David-Neel provides a wonderful introduction to Buddhism particularly for those who have little or no background in the subject. She looks at the legendary life of the Buddha recounting the tales in lively form. She looks at the basis of the teaching of the Buddha and the general principles of belief derived from them most notably the issues of suffering and elimination of suffering the Eight-fold path and the ideas of karma karman David-Neel uses a more neutral term linguistically and nirvana. The idea of confusion of philosophy and religion starts on the very first page of David-Neel's introduction – Buddhism lacks many of the 'classic' hallmarks of religion lack of a deity is but one; David-Neel opts in this work not to go into the more arcane arguments of philosophy versus theology versus religion but rather explains the experiential and practical side of Buddhism whose adherents are rarely concerned about this distinction other than as an intellectual exercise. David-Neel concentrates primarily on the oldest form of Buddhism Therevada Buddhism drawing in Tibetan and Mahayana Buddhism at different points; like the denominational divisions in Christianity there is still a common core and these commonalities form the majority of the narrative. The appendices have translations of pieces of Buddhist writings and scripture including rules for moral living meditation and various other pieces of interest. Some are sayings some are poetry and some are in dialogue form showing the diversity of writing forms. I have a special place in my heart for this book for it was the first religious-studies book I ever read decades ago. I return to it regularly and recommend it frequently; while it is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive in its study it provides a fresh and unique insight into Buddhism rarely captured in more academic texts.</p> The Bodley Head. hardcover
200021996Barcelona: Editorial Octaedro 2000. 1ª Edición. Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Muy bien. Ejemplar en buen estado. Primeras 35 páginas con subrayados a lápiz. Editorial Octaedro unknown
19992-225919169XPlon 1999. Paperback. New. 1184 pages. French language. 7.72x4.96x1.65 inches. Plon paperback
1958043113University books 1958. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 1st edition 1958. Very good plus hardcover --slightest of rub to corners of hardcover . No marks or names inside. Dust jacket has some small edge tears and general aging. <br/> <br/> University books hardcover
19719780552087452-2025Corgi 1971. Paperback. New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> Alexandra David-Néel</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> Corgi</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Paperback</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9780552087452</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 1971</p><p><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong> 288</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> Mass Market Paperback from Penguin Books has black cover with Bhavachakra in pinkish color drawn on it.</p> Corgi paperback
1971Q-0486226824Dover Publications 1971-06-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Dover Publications paperback
1971DADAX0486226824Dover 1971-06-01. Illustrated. paperback. New. 5.50x0.75x8.25. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Dover paperback
1986G0807059005I3N00Beacon Press 1986. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Beacon Press hardcover
190791839London: Luzac et Co 1907. Fine. Luzac et Co London 1907 15.7 x 21.2 cm Broché First edition for which no deluxe paper copies were issued.Spine slightly sunned with small losses at head and foot a slight marginal loss and a transverse crease to the lower cover.A rare copy of Alexandra David-Néel's second work. Luzac et Co unknown
1982329104Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company 1982. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good price clipped dust jacket.; 134 pages. Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover
198246263Boston: Houghton Mifflin 1982. As new hardcover in an as new dust jacket. A beautiful copy. . First Edition First Printing. Hard Cover. As New/As New. Houghton Mifflin Hardcover
1982Q-0395315573Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 1982. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Houghton Mifflin Harcourt hardcover
1967Q-0872860124City Lights Books 1967-01-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! City Lights Books paperback
195996013Rider & Co 1959. Hardcover. Very good/Very good. Some foxing along edges. Rider & Co hardcover
1933011398London: Rider 1933. First Edition. Un volume 16x24 cm di 286 pagine; qualche fioritura solo alla prima e ultima pagina bianca. Tela editoriale blu no jacket con titoli dorati. Belle condizioni per questo volume sulle leggende buddiste del Tibet della famosa scrittrice ed esploratrice 1868-1969 nota soprattutto per essere stata la prima donna occidentale a giungere a Lhasa nel 1924 città vietata agli stranieri all'epoca dopo otto lunghi mesi di marcia partendo dalla Mongolia e attraversando il Tibet. Nella sua lunga carriera di esploratrice fotografa orientalista e antropologa scrisse oltre di trenta libri di viaggi e alcuni testi sul Buddhismo. Rider unknown
1936mon0000025820John Lane London United Kingdo 1936. Hardcover. Good. in x in x in. 1936 First edition without jacket on red cloth will send out 1 st class post - rare and collectable John Lane, London, United Kingdo hardcover
1928346H5264New York: The International News Company 1928. Book. Illus. by Prater Ernest; Tresilian S.; Wigfull W.E.; Holloway Cyril; Illingworth L.G.; Brock R.H.; Cleaver Reginald; Brock R.H.; Inns Kenneth; Cattermole Lance. Very Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Generously illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: The Devil-Stones - A strange story of West African "fetish" and its uncanny powers among the superstition-ridden natives; Too Many Bears - Experiences of a camp cook in Yosemite National Park where bears are as plentiful as berries and astonishingly bold - with great photos; Through the Guadalupe Wilderness - Photo-illustrated account by Carl B. Livingston of his exploratory trip into the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico perhaps the most inaccessible and least-known region in the United States; The Last Voyage of the "Joan" - W.E. Sinclair and a partner attempt to cross the Atlantic from England to Newfoundland - until disaster strikes in mid-ocean; To Lhasa in Disguise - Part I - After two years of preparation living in a Himalayan cave Alexandra David-Neel sets out to become the first white woman to enter Lhasa the mysterious Forbidden City of Tibet - with photos; The Mare's Nest - an amusing photo-illustrated story from an Australian back-blocks medical practice; Two Girls on the Frontier - Part II - Two city-bred sisters continue their homesteading adventures in South Dakota; Eskimo Magic - E.W. Hawkes who has spent considerable time among the Eskimos of the Bering Strait recounts several uncanny instances of "native magic"; His Highness The White Elephant - Photo-illustrated article on this animal which is held in the utmost veneration in Siam; In Quest of Gold - Part III - Final part of the adventure faced by two young Americans seeking buried gold who were forced to turn back by the Savage Yaqui Indians; The Robbery At the Mine - Sundry exciting happenings at a gold mine in West Australia where the author worked; His Last Break - An unsuccessful prison escape attempt in South Africa; The Worm That Turned - A tale from Calcutta where a European official did not recognize one of his staff. 84 pages plus 12 pages of nostalgic ads. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this fascinating vintage issue. The International News Company Paperback
1928346H5265New York: The International News Company 1928. Book. Illus. by Robinson T.H.; Tresilian S.; Leigh Conrad; Prater Ernest; De Walton John; Wightman W.E.; Tresilian S.; Sindall A.W.; Brock R.H. Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Generously illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: Dead Men's Tracks - Part I - A story from Western Australia about a lost mine; To Lhasa in Disguise - Part II - How the first white woman in history succeeded in entering Lhasa the mysterious Forbidden City of Tibet; Stumbling Pete Peter Dawson - a tale of two trappers on the northern coast of British Columbia; Down the World's Most Dangerous River - A thrilling 750 mile boat voyage down the Colorado River with photos; Muskrat Farming in Canada - One of the latest industries to be established in Canada - breeding muskrats for their pelts on a commercial scale; Marooned in the Swamps - A veteran hunter is abandoned in the heart of Africa; Murder will Out - How R.N.W.M.P. Constable Pennecuick searched for three missing travellers - one of the most remarkable cases in the annals of the famous Mounted Police of Canada with photos; The Gorilla of Ubangui - A trip to French Congo in search of a huge gorilla; The Promotion of Constable Sidi a Nigerian Policeman; Two Girls on the Frontier - Part III - The continued adventures of two city-bred sisters who took up homesteading in South Dakota. 84 pages plus 12 pages of nostalgic ads. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this fascinating vintage issue. The International News Company Paperback
1986Q-0807059013Beacon Press 1986-03-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Beacon Press paperback
19293351650Barcelona.: Iberia. 1929. Paperback. Contiene sello ex-libris. Firma del anterior propietario. Cubierta deslucida. Good. 21 cm. 422 p. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Contiene sello ex-libris. Firma del anterior propietario. Cubierta deslucida. china Iberia. paperback
192882000BB1928 . Leipzig: Brockhaus 1928. Gr.-8°. 322 S. zahlreiche sw-Abbildungen1 Karte Leinen mit Kopffarbschnitt Einband mit Gebrauchsspuren; Buchblock geknickt; Tafeln teilweise lose Erste deutsche Ausgabe. Text in Fraktur. unknown
192811083Leipzig 1928. Die erste Pilgerfahrt euber weissen Frau nach der verbotenen Stadt des Dalai Lama. N.a.V. Dt.EA Brockhaus Gr.-8°. Ln. Asiatica unknown
