‘…a Land of Mystery and Secrets’
The discovery of the letters and photographs of Amalie and Sebastian Schmitt is the result of a series of charming coincidences. The writing and images provide a record of the daily life of a missionary family in the Himalayas as they experience delight in their work but pain and suffering when it comes to trying to raise a family and maintain their own wellbeing.
Read both of these unusual books to uncover the link between the two.
Amalie and Sebastian Schmitt’s Letters and Photographs from Ladakh 1907-1913
Researched and edited by Dr Michaela Appel
Pub. Museum Fünf Kontinente, Munich (2022)
ISBN: 978-3-927270-82-4