The High Road to China: George Bogle, the Panchen Lama and the First British Expedition to Tibet
The High Road to China recounts George Bogle’s journey to Tibet and his meeting with the Panchen Lama. Kate Teltscher examines the first British expedition to Tibet, presenting its diplomatic and historical significance within the complex relationships linking Britain, China, and Tibet.
About This Book
Kate Teltscher’s book explores George Bogle’s journey to Tibet and the diplomatic mission associated with it.
It focuses on Bogle’s encounter with the Panchen Lama, a central event in this account of early British engagement with Tibet.
The book places the expedition within the broader history of British travel, diplomacy, and contact with China and Tibet.
It offers a historical perspective on an expedition remembered for its role in relations between Britain, China, and Tibet.
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