First Englishman in Llasa
Read the article in the Guardian about Thomas Manning and his travels.
http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/oct/13/thomas-manning-first-englishman-in-lhasa-intimate-letters-reveal-story-behind-unsung-explorer
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