Horrible but True Natural World History Exploration Travellers' Tales Lucky Escapes Monster Sightings They Were First Wild Places Unusual Events

Choose a Page:Ross, Ross, RossNear MissFootsore*Parisian Pilgrim*Intrepid WomanAncient Cave ManEmpty CountryCool DealMighty RiversDesert DroughtLargest Rain ForestBiggest DesertOcean Of IslandsLow SnowOver The TopPolar RegionsAnimals Of Wild Places Parisian Pilgrim In 1924, Parisian Alexandra David-Néel was the first Western woman to reach the Tibetan capital, Lhasa. She was disguised as a poor Tibetan pilgrim.   Previous: Back Book: Horrible but True Section: Exploration Chapter: Wild Places