Book Details + Condition: Frederick A. Stokes Co. (New York). First Edition, 1930. Hardcover. 316 pages, with colored frontis portrait and decorated endpapers. "In this work, Roerich sets forth his journey through Central Asia and Tibet in the terms of spirit. It is a record of legends, parables and notes that reveal the different facets of the theme of Shambhala. The author seemingly perceives what the people he encountered thought, their hopes and beliefs, the subtleties and nuances of those people and their countries. All these observations are published in this volume in the fabulously artistic style Roerich is known for, not only in his art, but also his writings." [Good Reads Review] Chapters include:
- Shambhala, the Resplendent
- Tibetan Art
- The Veils of Death
- Hidden Treasures
- Dreams
- The Desert Cities
- Star of the Mother of the World
- Praise to the Enemies
- Subterranean Dwellers
- Gods of Kuluta
- The Great Mother
- King Solomon
- Joy of Creation
- And much more.
Firm binding; rubbed corners and edges; light wear to boards; darkening to spine, with small section of covering missing to the bottom; toning to endpapers; interior is clean and free of markings, save pencilled owner info to half-title page.
