Dr. Christoph Baumer is a leading explorer of Central Asia and Tibet, who has made several important archaeological and historical discoveries on his journeys. A Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society, the Royal Geographical Society, and a member of the Explorer's Club, Baumer is internationally recognized through his books, articles, and appearances in documentary films and on radio. He is the author of many books, including Southern Silk Road , Eastern Tibet , and Traces in the Desert .