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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... river . It was a savage scene , superbly disdainful of us , yet somehow deeply satisfying . Along the lower reaches of the Yar- khun the mountains and valleys seemed tired and worn , a re- signed landscape wearing the history of man on ...
... river . It was a savage scene , superbly disdainful of us , yet somehow deeply satisfying . Along the lower reaches of the Yar- khun the mountains and valleys seemed tired and worn , a re- signed landscape wearing the history of man on ...
Page 80
... river's edge , the next climbing high up some cliff face , leaving the roiling waters far below . At dark , our world grew very small , limited to the headlights ' beam . Occasionally , on the sharp turns , the lights carried past the ...
... river's edge , the next climbing high up some cliff face , leaving the roiling waters far below . At dark , our world grew very small , limited to the headlights ' beam . Occasionally , on the sharp turns , the lights carried past the ...
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... River , 207 , 209 , 210 , 249 , 250 Kami porters , 213 , 214 , 215 , 216 Kancha ( Sherpa ) , 178 , 189 , 191 , 193 , 195 , 197 , 201 Kang Chu River , 175 , 177 , 178 , 179 , 182 , 184 , 186 , 188 , 201 , 203 Kanga La ( Snow Pass ) , 226 ...
... River , 207 , 209 , 210 , 249 , 250 Kami porters , 213 , 214 , 215 , 216 Kancha ( Sherpa ) , 178 , 189 , 191 , 193 , 195 , 197 , 201 Kang Chu River , 175 , 177 , 178 , 179 , 182 , 184 , 186 , 188 , 201 , 203 Kanga La ( Snow Pass ) , 226 ...
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