Stones of Silence: Journeys in the HimalayaOver a period of six years, Dr. Schaller explored the awesome Himalays in order to study the fascinating but increasingly rare wild life of the area and to determine what locations would make good reserves and national parks. Just as the outside influences of the last quarter century are taking their toll of the wildlife of the region, so are they changing the culture of the people who have lived there for centuries. High adventure, introspection, observation, and discovery are a part of this story. |
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... eyes had the intent yet vulnerable look of quiet despair , the eyes of a man whose aspirations have been crushed by the world's indifference . He could not support his family , he told us , not on the one hundred rupees a month the ...
... eyes had the intent yet vulnerable look of quiet despair , the eyes of a man whose aspirations have been crushed by the world's indifference . He could not support his family , he told us , not on the one hundred rupees a month the ...
Page 196
... eye glands and pedal glands between all their hooves , whereas goats have no eye glands at all , and have pedal glands , if any , only on the forefeet . Blue sheep , I had read , are confusing in that some individuals have rudimentary ...
... eye glands and pedal glands between all their hooves , whereas goats have no eye glands at all , and have pedal glands , if any , only on the forefeet . Blue sheep , I had read , are confusing in that some individuals have rudimentary ...
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... eyes from glare . When we finally overtake the others , I am distressed to see only Phu - Tsering with goggles . I give my extra pair to Jang - bu and sug- gest that everyone else protect himself , like Tukten and a Tarakot man , by ...
... eyes from glare . When we finally overtake the others , I am distressed to see only Phu - Tsering with goggles . I give my extra pair to Jang - bu and sug- gest that everyone else protect himself , like Tukten and a Tarakot man , by ...
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