Saturday 30 April 2016

Bayonets to Lhasa


I've spent most of the day running the kids about, doing DIY and shopping, so I'm hoping to get back to the workbench this evening. I have been to the local Oxfam bookshop, however, so was able to get hold of a paperback copy of Bayonets to Lhasa which is all about the 1904 British invasion of Tibet. My great grandfather took part in this as a gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery, so it's going to be a relevant read in more than the usual sense.
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3 comments:

  1. peter1 May 2016 at 06:29

    Never heard of this book from Peter Fleming! Must have a look at the library!

    Greetings
    Peter

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  2. Pawn Cocktail1 May 2016 at 11:24

    Sounds like a fascinating read. Every since reading Seven Years in Tibet I've been intrigued by the historical events in & around Tibet in the early 20th Century.

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  3. A J1 May 2016 at 15:17

    It does sound interesting. Another title to add to my Must Read One Day list.

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