Stones of Silence: Journeys in the HimalayaSchaller's account of his and others' long struggle to save the fascinating, increasingly rare wildlife of the Himalayas combines high adventure, close description, and scientific dedication |
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Path to the Mountains | 1 |
Mountains in the Desert | 115 |
Cloud Goats | 150 |
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