The Snow Leopard

Name: The Snow Leopard
Brand: Vintage Publishing
SKU: 9780099771111
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By Peter Matthiessen

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( 19,234 ratings, 1,562 reviews)

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The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen chronicles a spiritual and physical journey through the Himalayas in search of the elusive snow leopard. As Matthiessen navigates the rugged terrain alongside naturalist George Schaller, he reflects on personal loss and the quest for inner peace and enlightenment, weaving together themes of nature, mindfulness, and self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by the allure of remote wilderness, fascinated by Eastern spirituality, or intrigued by the interplay of nature and introspection. The narrative blends a riveting Himalayan adventure with profound philosophical reflections, offering readers both breathtaking scenery and a glimpse into the explorer's soul.

The Snow Leopard

One September, the author set out with a field biologist to journey 250 miles through the Himalayas to the Crystal Mountain on the Tibetan plateau. They wanted to study the wild blue sheep, the bharal, but also hoped to see the snow leopard, a creature so rarely spotted as to be nearly mythical. This book gives an account of an inner journey.

'Matthiessen's book is a triumph that will outlive him. It is a masterpiece' John Hillaby

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Matthiessen's book is a triumph that will outlive him. It is a masterpiece — John Hillaby

Enjoy this special edition hardback of one of the greatest pieces of travel and nature writing ever written. Journey with Peter Matthiessen to Dolpo, a Tibetan plateau in the high Himalayas.

This is the account of a journey to the dazzling Tibetan plateau of Dolpo in the high Himalayas. In 1973, Matthiessen embarked on a 250-mile trek to Dolpo as part of an expedition to study wild blue sheep. It was an arduous, sometimes dangerous, physical endeavour — exertion, blisters, blizzards, endless negotiations with sherpas, and quaking cold. But it was also a 'journey of the heart' — among the beauty and indifference of the mountains, Matthiessen was searching for solace. He was also searching for a glimpse of a snow leopard, a creature so rarely spotted it verges on the mythical.

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY RICHARD MABEY

A beautiful book, and worthy of the mountains he is among — Paul Theroux

A delight — i Paper

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The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen is praised for its captivating blend of mountaineering adventure and spiritual exploration. It is described as both an evocative narrative of a remote, mystical landscape and a profound inner journey. Reviewers appreciate its timeless quality, noting it as both inspiring and reflective of deeper philosophical quests.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099771111

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 January 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 234g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Peter Matthiessen was a naturalist, explorer and writer. His works of fiction include At Play in the Fields of the Lord, Far Tortuga and the acclaimed 'Watson Trilogy'. His explorations resulted in many fine works of non-fiction, among them The Snow Leopard, The Cloud Forest and The Tree where Man was Born. He died in 2014, aged 86.