Far Beyond the Garden Gate:
Alexandra David-Neel's Journey to Lhasa
In her time, Alexandra David-Neel was the most famous woman in France. She had traveled extensively in China and Tibet and, in 1924, was the first Western woman ever to enter Tibet"s forbidden capital, Lhasa. Alexandra was a self-taught Buddhist scholar and spoke Tibetan flawlessly. And she did it all as a mature woman‹she was in her mid-fifties when she arrived in Lhasa. Not only is Alexandra David-Neel"s story one of high adventure, of trekking through snow-choked mountain passes and wild encounters on the Tibetan tablelands, but it is also about a prolific writer and passionate advocate of Tibetan culture. Far Beyond the Garden Gate reveals an unforgettable life"s journey with vibrant, graceful prose and stunning illustrations.
 

"Brown combines succinct language, dramatic storytelling, and beautiful, spare watercolor art to describe his subject's remarkable life. Quotes from David-Neel's own writings are woven into the text, which follows David-Neel from childhood to her death at the age of 101... Brown perfectly balances his atmospheric words and pictures in an exciting account."
Booklist

 
  
 
 
Ruth Law Thrills a Nation / Alice Ramsey's Grand Adventure / One Giant Leap / Rare Treasure / Uncommon Traveler / A Voice from the Wilderness / Across a Dark & Wild Sea  / Far Beyond the Garden Gate / Mack Made Movies / American Boy /  Our Time on the River /  Odd Boy Out /  Kid Blink Beats The World /  The Good Lion

All contents copyright Don Brown 1999, 2000, 2001,2002, 2003, 2004, 2005