The application is based on the work of Theodore Duka, published in London in 1885. The original can be found on the website gutenberg.org.

Alexander Csoma de Kőrös presents the life and work of Csoma de Kőrös, with special attention to his pioneering and exploratory activities in the field of Tibetan language and literature. The book discusses Csoma's life in detail, starting from his origins and studies in Transylvania, to his travels in Asia and his scientific work. The author bases the biography on previously unpublished data and a review of Csoma's published works and surviving manuscripts. ​

The chapters include Csoma's birth, family background, early studies in Nagyenyed and at the University of Göttingen, and a detailed description of his travels in the East. The book also covers Csoma's Tibetan studies, his connection with the Asiatic Society of Bengal, and his efforts to publish a Tibetan grammar and dictionary. The final chapters discuss Csoma's death and memory, including the story of his grave in Darjeeling.

It can be a useful pastime and a reassuring read for everyone.