Huc was a French missionary who spent several years in the remote regions of China and Tibet. This book is his account of the people, landscapes, and cultures he encountered during his travels, as well as his reflections on the challenges and rewards of missionary work. Huc's vivid and engaging prose brings this far-off world to life.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 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.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.