A VGC copy of the first Penguin edition, spine edges rubbed otherwise sound. Name on ffl. Translated from the French original version Mystiques et Magiciens du Tibet, this is a travel account of Tibetan religion and mystical practices, David-Neel's experiences during her journey in the Himalayas, living among religious Buddhist authorities, monks, and mystics. The author gathered stories of her encounter with, mainly Buddhist, religious masters and entities while travelling in the region of India, Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Japan, and particularly Tibet. The book was first published in 1929 in France and was later translated into different languages including English. The English translation was first published in 1931. The book contains an introduction written by Jaques-Arsène D'Arsonval.