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Peter Matthiessen pairs his naturalist partner, George Schaller, on a two‑month expedition in Nepal’s Dolpo region to locate the snow leopard. The account blends a scientific hunt with an introspective quest for Buddhist insight, painting a vivid portrait of high‑altitude wildlife, Sherpa culture, and the pristine Himalaya landscape.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: Peter Matthiessen
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