Seven Years in Tibet (Sieben Jahre in Tibet) vs Trans-Himalaya; discoveries and adventures in Tibet: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Tibet, Tibet autonomous region, Descriptions et voyages, Description and travel, Travel
Seven Years in Tibet (Sieben Jahre in Tibet)
An account of an Austrian mountain climber's escape from a British internment camp in India during World War II and his twenty-one-month journey through the Himalayas to safety in the Forbidden City of Lhasa in Tibet.
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Trans-Himalaya; discoveries and adventures in Tibet
Sven Hedin's 'Trans-Himalaya: Discoveries and Adventurers in Tibet' is a captivating account of the author's numerous expeditions through the uncharted territory of Tibet. Written in a descriptive and immersive style,…
The verdict
- Readers rate Seven Years in Tibet (Sieben Jahre in Tibet) highest: Seven Years in Tibet (Sieben Jahre in Tibet) 4.3 · Trans-Himalaya; discoveries and adventures in Tibet 3.8.
- Seven Years in Tibet (Sieben Jahre in Tibet) is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 11 for Trans-Himalaya; discoveries and adventures in Tibet.
- Seven Years in Tibet (Sieben Jahre in Tibet) has the widest readership — 92 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Seven Years in Tibet (Sieben Jahre in Tibet) | Trans-Himalaya; discoveries and adventures in Tibet | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.8 (4) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (54) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (92) | — |
Reception
| Seven Years in Tibet (Sieben Jahre in Tibet) | Trans-Himalaya; discoveries and adventures in Tibet | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 92 | 4 |
| Editions | 37 | 42 |
| Want to read | — | 7 |
| Pages | 314 | 638 |