Hedin Collection

SVEN HEDIN TO TIBET - 3
The expedition sets out by camel caravan across the Gobi Desert : due to inadequate planning, all but Hedin and two companions die of thirst. Date: 1899-1900

Sven Anders Hedin, the Swedish explorer and geographer, pictured in 1909

Sven Hedin to Tibet - 1
Swedish explorer sets out on a second expedition (first was in 1895); he takes the train to furthest point, Andidjan, and forms a caravan which will carry his supplies to Lailik

Sven Anders Hedin / Flodin
SVEN ANDERS HEDIN Swedish traveller and geographer in 1914

Sven Hedin Photo
SVEN ANDERS HEDIN Swedish explorer Date: 1865 - 1952

Sven Hedin to Tibet - 6
The Dalai Lama, forewarned of Hedins expedition, stops them and forces them to return to Ladak. Though he never reaches Lhasa, he makes very important discoveries

Sven Hedin to Tibet - 5
Guided by lama Schereb, the caravan proceeds to Arka-Tag : at the Tibet frontier Hedin and two companions disguise themselves as pilgrims

Sven Hedin to Tibet - 4
Apart from water shortage, the expedition is plagued by severe sandstorms as it crosses the Gobi Desert. Date: 1899-1900

Sven Hedin to Tibet - 2
Hedin builds a raft and 17 September 1899 he sets out for Yanghi-Koul, which he reaches on 7 December, meeting up wuith his supply caravan which has traveled by land

Hedin and Germans
SVEN ANDERS HEDIN During World War One, the Swedish traveller (on left) stands beside a German officer, observing the fighting against Russia

Sven Hedin (Card)
SVEN ANDERS HEDIN Swedish explorer, notably in Turkestan and China, 1896-1897

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