Stein, a descendant of the Huns, suffered from severe depression when he was frightened by the sound of a steam engine whistle when he was born. In order to get rid of his troubles, he often ran naked and fell in love with the adventure life. He traveled through the Luobu Wasteland, explored the ancient city of Loulan, and purchased 12 boxes of Dunhuang Scripture Cave documents at a low price. This caused a huge sensation around the world and attracted malicious slander. In order to find out the truth, Stein led the "Shazhou Merchant Camel" composed of wild camels and domestic camels through life and death again and again to explore the wilderness. The mysterious appearance of the Hotan bronze bell, the joys and sorrows of Stein and his first love Allen, the confusing Hotan treasure hunter and the "mysterious document", the strange experience of three naked girls, the bleak love between Xuanzang's disciple Bianji and Princess Gaoyang, as well as the simplicity and truth in concepts of life and death, material desires, sex, etc., Show readers a sad and desolate but colorful and magnificent picture of the West...
Reader comments
The content of this book is really exciting! With a unique perspective and rich imagination, the author takes us through the magnificent picture of the West. The stories in the book are full of mystery and romance, which made me feel like I was actually there. At the same time, I can also feel the author's love and in-depth research on history and culture. Through each wonderful plot, he skillfully blends history and reality, legend and reality, making people endlessly memorable. I think this is not only a book about adventure, but also an exploration of human nature and culture.
The content of this book is really exciting! With a unique perspective and rich imagination, the author takes us through the magnificent picture of the West. The stories in the book are full of mystery and romance, which made me feel like I was actually there. At the same time, I can also feel the author's love and in-depth research on history and culture. Through each wonderful plot, he skillfully blends history and reality, legend and reality, making people endlessly memorable. I think this is not only a book about adventure, but also an exploration of human nature and culture.