In this book the Himalayas are treated as a whole: geography, geology, zoology, botany, ethnology and history as well as cultures, religions and art of the region.
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In this book the Himalayas are treated as a whole: geography, geology, zoology, botany, ethnology and history as well as cultures, religions and art of the region.
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Like New. Like New condition. Very Good dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. One of a series of four titles by this internationally acclaimed photographer. We feel that these are among the most beautiful travel books we have seen. In addition to his gifts as a photographer Chenevire has advanced university degrees in ancient and modern languages. This training has allowed him to enter into the spirit of different cultures and adds a depth of understanding to his written commentaries that accompany the photographs. It is an almost overwhelming task to try to convey in words the unique majesty of the Himalayas. No traveler who has confronted these awe-inspiring mountains can ever forget them. Considered the dwelling place of the Gods of the Hindu pantheon and retreat for Buddhism's bodhisattvas and lamas, this gigantic mountain chain is also home to an astonishing variety of people and Civilizations. The Himalayas are at the juncture of three of the world's major religions, Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam, and ethnic and religious differences can sometimes emerge in stark relief and erupt in violent clashes. Yet they also shelter remote cultures whose horizons are bounded by the vast precipices that surround them and whose way of life is little known or understood by the outside world. It is the author's hope to offer a revealing portrait of the Himalayas, that will unveil the mystery in which their inaccessibility has cloaked them. Taking the reader on a journey of over 1, 700 miles from Afghanistan through India, Tibet, China and remote mountain kingdoms, his passion for this most extreme of places is captured in photography of incomparable beauty. Black cloth with red spine lettering. Illustrated. 237pp. Solid copy. Previous owner's name written in several places with bookplate. Full refund if not satisfied.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Folio-over 12-15" tall Fine with no wear or markings in a near fine jacket showing light edge wear. Well-illustrated in full color with lots of information. This price includes the extra cost for weight and size via USPS media mail with safe and prompt shipping.