Land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains

Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent sets out to chronicle this forgotten corner of Asia. Travelling some 2,000 miles she encounters shamans, lamas, hunters, opium farmers, fantastic tribal festivals and little-known stories from the Second World War.

In the process, she discovers a world and a way of living that are on the cusp of changing forever.

‘A fabulously thrilling journey through a beguiling land’ Joanna Lumley

‘A tale of delight and exuberance – and one I’d thoroughly recommend. Bolingbroke-Kent proves a great travelling companion – compassionate, spirited and with a sharp eye for human oddity’ Benedict Allen

'A beautifully written, exciting and revealing book that harks back to a golden age of travel writing' Lois Pryce

‘A transformative journey that gripped me from the very first page’ Alastair Humphreys

‘With tremendous verve and determination Antonia plunges through an extraordinary world. Thank heavens she survived to tell this vivid and thoughtful tale’ Ted Simon

‘A plucky and stimulating read.’ Geographical magazine

‘Insightful, intelligent, funny and wise…a winner.’ The Mirror

‘An amazing book.’ The Assam Tribune

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
ISBN: 9781471156564
Number of pages: 384
Edition: Paperback Original