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CHASING THE PHANTOM
IN PURSUIT OF MYTH AND MEANING IN THE REALM OF THE SNOW LEOPARD |
| By: |
Eduard Fischer |
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Paperback |
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£10.99 |
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£9.89 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1848191723 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781848191723 |
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| Publisher: |
JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS |
| Pub. date: |
21 May, 2014 |
| Pages: |
264 |
| Description: |
For twenty-five years Eduard Fischer returned to the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh, enthralled by the unique culture of this ancient Buddhist kingdom, and seeking to catch just a glimpse of the elusive snow leopard. This is the tale of that quest, but also an exploration of myth, art, science, and the sacred space of high mountains. |
| Synopsis: |
Eduard Fischer takes us on an exploration of myth, art, science, and the sacred space of high mountains. This is an account of adventure and deep reflection accompanied by a selection of the author's stunning colour photographs. After first visiting the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh in 1985, he returned again and again, seeking to catch a glimpse of the phantom of the Himalayas - the elusive snow leopard. During these visits he became enthralled with the unique culture of this ancient mountain kingdom, one of the oldest enclaves of Buddhism. The phantom cat itself becomes, at turns, Eduard's quarry, nemesis, obsession, and finally, in a surprising twist of destiny, his teacher. |
| Illustrations: |
8pp of colour photographs |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Singing Dragon |
| Prizes: |
Joint winner of Living Now Book Awards: Enlightenment / Spirituality Gold |
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Returnable |
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