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Laurence Waddell obtained a bachelor's degree in Medicine followed by a master's degree in both Surgery and Chemistry at Glasgow University in 1878. His first job was as a resident surgeon near the university and was also the President of Glasgow University's Medical Society. [5]
SUBTITLE: "The great Epic Poem of the Ancient Britons on the Exploits of King Thor, Arthur or Adam and his Knights in Establishing Civilization, Reforming Eden and Capturing The Holy Grail about 3380-3350 B.C. Reconstructed For First Time From The Medieval MSS. By Babylonian, Hittite, Egyptian, Trojan & Gothic Keys And Done Literally Into English."
Lieutenant Colonel Laurence Austine Waddell (1854-1938), was an exceptionally learned English antiquarian, scholar and explorer. He was a polymath who spoke several oriental languages, as well as being an expert on the flora and fauna of India and Tibet.
Lawrence Austine Waddell was born on May 29, 1854, in Cumbcrnauld, Dumbartonshire, being son of Dr. T. S. Waddell, schoolmaster and author, and his wife Jean, youngest daughter of John Chapman, of Banton, Stirlingshire. From a private school he proceeded to the University of Glasgow, where in 1878 he graduated (M.B., M.Ch.) with highest honours.
Life dates. 1854-1938. Biography. Professor of Chemistry and Pathology, Medical College, Calcutta, 1881-1886; member of the Younghusband Expedition to Tibet. Author of 'Lhasa and its mysteries with a record of the expedition of 1903-1904' (London, 1906). 168 related objects. altar-vessel. Museum number.
Laurence Austine Waddell was born in Glasgow, where he was educated, obtaining a bachelor's degree in Medicine followed by a master's degree in both Surgery and Chemistry at Glasgow University in 1878. In 1879 he visited Ceylon and Burma which sparked his interest in Buddhism.
Laurence Austine Waddell has 32 books on Goodreads with 777 ratings. Laurence Austine Waddell’s most popular book is Tibetan Buddhism.
