Michael and Barbara Foster papers regarding Alexandra David-Neel 1977-1991

David-Néel, Alexandra, 1868-1969

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Alexandra David-Néel was a Belgian–French explorer, spiritualist, Buddhist, anarchist, opera singer, and writer.She is most known for her 1924 visit to Lhasa, Tibet, when it was forbidden to foreigners. David-Néel wrote over 30 books about Eastern religion, philosophy, and her travels, including Magic and Mystery in Tibet, which was published in 1929. ...

Durrell, Lawrence

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Biography Lawrence George Durrell was born Feb. 27, 1912 in Julundur, India; the son of British parents, he grew up in India and spent his young adult years in England; he held many odd jobs such as jazz pianist, automobile racer, real estate agent, instructor, and press attaché; moved to France and became a full time writer in 1957; of his various publications, Durrell is best known for the Alexandria quartet, a tetralogy with titles, Justin...

Foster, Barbara M., 1938-

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Foster, Michael, 1937-

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Alexandra David-Neel, a French writer and explorer, was the first woman to enter the forbidden city of Lhasa, Tibet in 1924. From the description of Michael and Barbara Foster papers regarding Alexandra David-Neel, 1977-1991. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 183308487 Alexandra David-Neel was born in Paris in 1868. A restless child, she often ran away from her strict and monotonous life at home to search for adventure. By the time she met her futur...

Richardson, Hugh, 1905-2000

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