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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... tent . " Pervez . Hey , Pervez ! Time to get up , " I call while rising and slipping into my clothes . " Urghh , " grumbles Pervez , and slides farther into his sleeping bag , pulling down his wool cap so that it covers his face . I go ...
... tent . " Pervez . Hey , Pervez ! Time to get up , " I call while rising and slipping into my clothes . " Urghh , " grumbles Pervez , and slides farther into his sleeping bag , pulling down his wool cap so that it covers his face . I go ...
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... tent , and the Sherpas set up a tent for themselves . Phu - Tsering brings me a pan of water for washing and shaving . At dusk we eat at the bazaar to conserve our supplies , a simple meal of chappaties and dal , a type of lentil dish ...
... tent , and the Sherpas set up a tent for themselves . Phu - Tsering brings me a pan of water for washing and shaving . At dusk we eat at the bazaar to conserve our supplies , a simple meal of chappaties and dal , a type of lentil dish ...
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... tent in late afternoon , I start a fire and the reluctant flames finally heat enough water for a cup of soup , which , with a few crackers and sardines , constitutes our dinner . The night temperature drops below o ° F. , and we remain ...
... tent in late afternoon , I start a fire and the reluctant flames finally heat enough water for a cup of soup , which , with a few crackers and sardines , constitutes our dinner . The night temperature drops below o ° F. , and we remain ...
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