An account of the great Shwe Dagon pagoda in Rangoon (a shrine housing the Buddha's hair relic) covering its history, architecture, structure and engineering problems, management, its role in the Burmese people's life, and gives a guide to the shrines and many other points of interest on the Shwe Dagon platform. Many photographs of the structure and its decoration, its gold ornaments and 76 carat diamond orb. Four large loose plans and diagrams of the Pagoda in rear pocket. Black cloth with gilt lettering in original illustrated dw. Dedication from Pagoda Trustees on ffep in English and Burmese. 128 pp. Very good condition. Cat No 308