From Peking to Mandalay A Journey from North China to Burma through Tibetan Ssuch'uan and Yunnan

"From Peking to Mandalay" by Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston is a captivating travelogue that recounts the author's daring expedition across early 20th-century China to Burma, highlighting the unexplored territories of Tibetan Ssuch'uan and Yunnan. Driven by a deep curiosity and a thirst for adventure, Johnston embarks on a personal quest to immerse himself in vibrant tribes and breathtaking sceneries. Eschewing governmental or scientific agendas, Johnston embraces the allure of isolated places, relishing the unspoiled charm of China's wilderness and vividly portraying the landscapes and people he encounters on the challenging and captivating journey toward Mandalay.