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Himalaya : Personal Stories of Grandeur, Challenge, and Hope by Richard C. Blum; Erica Stone; Broughton Coburn; Dalai Lama XIV; Jimmy Carter; Edmund Hillary is a reference work available to read on EtoBox.

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<p><p>both A Magnificent Celebration And A Call For Compassion, <i>himalaya</i> Is A Panorama Of The Unique History And Uncertain Future Of The World's Highest Region And Its Colorful Inhabitants. The Awesome Beauty Of These Lofty Peaks, Including Everest, Kanchenjunga, And Annapurna, Is Brought To Life By Gifted Photographers Like Steve Mccurry, Art Wolfe, And Many More, While Such Notable Contributors As Jimmy Carter, The Dalai Lama, Sir Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay, And Over Two Dozen Others Share Vivid Personal Tales Of Himalayan Life, Recount Their Efforts To Encourage Hope And Opportunity, And Emphasize The Urgent Need To Preserve The Vibrant Variety Of These Ancient Landscapes And Cultures As They Face The Mixed Blessings Of The Modern World. <p>the Book Begins By Introducing The Region&#58; Its Astonishing Biodiversity, Its Mountaineering History, Its Rich Ethnic Heritage, And The Interplay Between Two Major Religions, Hinduism And Buddhism. <i>himalaya</i> Addresses Challenges To These Mountainous Domains&#58; Political Turmoil, Population Growth, Touristic Demands, And Ecological Stresses. Finally, A Compelling Conclusion Comes In The Stories Of Doctors, Conservationist

Who reads Himalaya : Personal Stories of Grandeur, Challenge, and Hope?

Author

Richard C. Blum; Erica Stone; Broughton Coburn; Dalai Lama XIV; Jimmy Carter; Edmund Hillary

Publisher

National Geographic Society ; [Publishers Group UK [distributor

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9780792261926

Category

reference

Subjects

Fiction, Reference, Anthropology

Rating

4.08 / 5 (13 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14