“An excellent record of two remarkable expeditions, one in company with his friend Captain Hargreaves to central Tibet in 1903.... The other through eastern Tibet after the British Indian force had occupied Lhassa. The first journey was undertaken at a time when Tibet was rigidly closed to foreigners; the second was rendered possible by the success of the Younghusband mission.... After the occupation of Lhassa, Captain Rawling travelled with Captain O’Connor, the agent of the Indian government, through Shigatse and Holy Manasarowar to Gartok. Armed with orders from the Tibetan authorities they were admitted to audiences and places that would otherwise have been impossible. The hardships and inconveniences were many but the expedition was unique and of considerable scientific importance.... His volume is fully illustrated.”—Sat. R.
“The reader in search of novelty will hardly fail to obtain a book of travel among people who for the most part had never seen a European before, and Capt. Rawling’s modest narrative will be found full of interest and variety.”
+ Ath. 1906, 1: 19. Ja. 6. 1540w.
“To those who are interested in the development and the geography of Tibet the volume will contain some new features, but the general reader will find small profit in the book. The story of the first expedition is a weary tale of countless marches and camps, but the account of the Gartok expedition has at least the grace of vivacity and freshness.” H. E. Coblentz.
+ – Dial. 40: 235. Ap. 1, ’06. 300w. + Lond. Times. 5: 2. Ja. 5, ’06. 1080w.
“The story of the journey through the villages and among the fruitful fields could scarcely be spoiled even by dull narration, and this book is brightly written.” Cyrus C. Adams.
+ N. Y. Times. 11: 141. Mr. 10, ’06. 1420w.
“To all who are interested in Tibet in particular and geography in general, Captain Rawling’s book makes strong appeal.”
+ Sat. R. 101: 23. Ja. 6, ’06. 220w.