History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v2.c33.s9.9

v2.c33.s9.9

Since that time the French have sent a succession of well-equipped expeditions to the place; the first, under Captain Doudart de Lagrée in 1866 and a second in 1873. His unfortunate death on the frontiers of China prevented his ever working out his results to the extent he no doubt would have done had he lived to return home. They were, however, published as he left them by Lieutenant T. Garnier, the second in command, with notes and additions of his own.²