An Atlas of the Himalayas by a10th Century Tibetan Lama, by Diana Lange

Diana Lange has solved the mysteries of six maps of 19th c. Tibet, known as the British Library's Wise Collection. The result is both a spectacular illustrated ethnographic atlas and a unique compendium of knowledge concerning the mid-19th century Tibetan world, as well as a remarkable account of an academic journey of discovery.This large format book is lavishly illustrated in colour and includes four separate large foldout maps.