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An Iu-Mienh — English Dictionary with Cultural Notes, by Herbt C. Purnell
An Iu-Mienh — English Dictionary is the largest and most comprehensive dictionary of the Iu-Mienh la..
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English-Tibetan-Chinese Dictionary, by Tashi Tsering
An English‑Tibetan‑Chinese Dictionary is the first major trilingual reference work of its kind ..
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A Lhasa Dialect Textbook in Tibetan, English, Chinese, by Lobsang Dondup
A Lhasa Dialect Textbook in Tibetan, English, Chinese is a practical and accessible guide for b..
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The Aristocratic Families in Tibetan History 1900-1951, by Tsering Yangdzom
Tibetan Aristocratic Families is a groundbreaking work that examines the world of Tibet’s noble..
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Atlas of Compositae Plants in China, 2 volumes, edited by Chen Yousheng and Wang Long
These two volumes feature 4,849 high‑resolution ecological photographs, each with locality data accu..
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Selected Collections of Yunnan Nationality Museum
A richly illustrated catalogue showcasing the diverse cultural heritage of Yunnan's 25 ethnic minori..
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Tibetan Buddhist Architecture, Volume 3 of Buddhist Architecture Series of the Complete Works of Chinese Architecture, edited by Chen Yaodong
This book offers a comprehensive and visually stunning exploration of Tibetan Buddhist architecture,..
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Chinese–Tibetan Dictionary
The Chinese–Tibetan Dictionary is a comprehensive bilingual reference work compiled in col..
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The Secret Talker, by Geling Yan
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Decoded, by Mai Jia
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Jade Dragon Mountain, by Elsa Hart
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Mr. China: A Memoir, by Tim Clissold
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Biodiversity in Southwest China and Tibet
Southwest China—especially Yunnan, Sichuan, and the eastern Tibetan Plateau—is among the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots. Its deep valleys, high mountains, and varied climates nurture extraordinary plant and animal life, much of it unknown to the West until the early twentieth century. This natural wealth drew pioneering explorers such as George Forrest, Frank Kingdon Ward, Reginald Farrer, Joseph F. Rock, and Heinrich Handel-Mazzetti, who collected rhododendrons, primulas, lilies, and the famed blue poppy. Ernest Henry Wilson introduced many species to Western gardens. Even Theodore Roosevelt’s sons joined a 1929 expedition that brought the first panda specimen to the United States, sparking widespread fascination.
