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TIBET WILD
A NATURALIST'S JOURNEYS ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD |
| By: |
George B. Schaller |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£26.00 |
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£22.10 |
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£3.90 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1610911725 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781610911726 |
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| Publisher: |
ISLAND PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
3 October, 2012 |
| Pages: |
384 |
| Description: |
The author has spent much of his life traversing wild and isolated places in his quest to understand and conserve threatened species - from mountain gorillas in the Virunga to snow leopards in the Himalaya. This book presents his account of three decades of exploration in the most remote stretches of Tibet. |
| Synopsis: |
George Schaller has spent much of his life traversing wild and isolated places in his quest to understand and conserve threatened species - from mountain gorillas in the Virunga to snow leopards in the Himalaya. Throughout his career, Schaller has spent more time in Tibet than anywhere else, devoting over thirty years to the wildlife, culture, and landscapes that captured his heart. "Tibet Wild" is Schaller's account of three decades of exploration in the most remote stretches of Tibet. As human development in the region accelerated, Schaller watched the clash between wildlife and people become more common - and more destructive. What began as a purely scientific endeavour became a mission: to work with local communities, regional leaders, and national governments to protect the ecological richness and culture of the Tibetan Plateau. Whether tracking brown bears, penning fables about the tiny pika, or promoting a conservation preserve that spans four nations, Schaller has pursued his goal with persistence and good humour. "Tibet Wild" is an intimate journey through the wilderness of Tibet, guided by the careful gaze and unwavering passion of a life-long naturalist. |
| Illustrations: |
32 colour photos, 11 maps & tables |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Island Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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