Alexandra David-Neel: Explorer at the Roof of the World

by Earle Rice Jr.

Examines the journeys and accomplishments of the Asian explorer and dedicated student of Tibetan Buddhism who became the first Western woman to visit the Tibetan capital, Lhasa.

120 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2004

About the author

Earle Rice Jr. has written more than fifty books for young adults. Mr. Rice served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps for nine years, including a tour of combat duty as a machine-gun squad leader during the Korean War. He is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the League of World War I Aviation Historians, the United States Naval Institute, the Air Force Association, and the Disabled American Veterans.

Reviews

[Stephanie Spence · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very much geared to a middle school person. Although I think she’s an incredible part of history, the book really doesn’t take a deep dive into anything other that has already been written.