The Last Secrets: The Final Mysteries of Exploration by John Buchan

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Author Buchan, John, 1875-1940
LoC No. 23017172
Title The Last Secrets: The Final Mysteries of Exploration
Note Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Lhasa -- The gorges of the Brahmaputra -- The North Pole -- The Mountains of the Moon -- The South Pole -- Mount McKinley -- The Holy Cities of Islam -- The exploration of New Guinea -- Mount Everest.
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Summary "The Last Secrets: The Final Mysteries of Exploration" by John Buchan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the significant advancements in exploration during the first two decades of the 1900s, chronicling the successful unraveling of many of the world’s geographical enigmas. The book reflects on the changing nature of exploration, moving from grand adventures into the age of detailed scientific inquiry, as it grapples with the reality that the world is becoming increasingly mapped and understood. At the start of the book, Buchan sets the stage by discussing the once-mysterious city of Lhasa in Tibet, which had long been shrouded in secrecy and intrigue. The opening passages detail the extraordinary journey of an armed British expedition that, in 1904, was the first to enter this sacred city after centuries of barriers. Buchan paints a vivid picture of the geographical challenges faced by past explorers, the politics surrounding Tibet, and the final unveiling of Lhasa, which ultimately diminished the allure of its mystery. This poignant exploration serves as a prelude to the broader themes this historical account will address, namely the evolution of exploration and humanity's ever-decreasing encounters with the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Discoveries in geography
Subject Explorers
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EBook-No. 60948
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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