This book is an excellent introduction to the life and work of Alexandra David-Neel, tireless traveler and intrepid that nothing stopped him in his race to the mountainous and spiritual heights. Yet she had nothing of an illuminated. Character strong both physically and mentally she was busy throughout his long life to a thirst for knowledge and a desire out of commun.Tout this is implicit in the "journey of a Parisian in Lhasa." After, you must read the rest ...