To the Alps of Chinese Tibet

Name: To the Alps of Chinese Tibet
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J W Gregory, C J Gregory

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

General & world history; Asian history; Geographical discovery & exploration; Travel & holiday guides

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""To the Alps of Chinese Tibet"" is a detailed account of a scientific and exploratory journey into the rugged and then-little-known mountainous regions of the Tibeto-Chinese frontier. Led by the renowned geologist J.W. Gregory and C.J. Gregory, the narrative documents a 1922 expedition through the high-altitude landscapes of Yunnan and the surrounding borders of Tibet.

The authors provide a rich combination of geographical observation, geological analysis, and cultural encounters. The work focuses on the challenging terrain of the ""Alps of Chinese Tibet,"" exploring the deep river valleys, soaring peaks, and the unique geological formations of the region. Written with the precision of scientists yet the wonder of explorers, the text captures the logistical difficulties and the sheer physical scale of travel in the early 20th century.

This work remains a significant historical record of Central Asian exploration, offering invaluable insights into the natural history and ethnography of a region that was largely inaccessible to Westerners at the time of its writing. It stands as a testament to the era of grand geographical discovery and the pursuit of scientific knowledge in the world's most remote corners.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: J W Gregory, C J Gregory
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 485g
ISBN: 9781026043004
ISBN 10: 102604300X
Pages: 348
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active