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Chasing The Phantom: In Pursuit Of Myth And Meaning In The Realm Of The Snow Leopard

Name: Chasing The Phantom: In Pursuit Of Myth And Meaning In The Realm Of The Snow Leopard
SKU: 9781848191723
Price: 13.9503 EUR
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By (author) Eduard Fischer,

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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.

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SKU: 9781848191723

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adventure buddhism Cat eastern philosophy Himalayas Mountains reflection sacred spiritual travel

ISBN: 9781848191723

Book Format: Paperback / softback

Pages: 264

Dimensions: 15.2 × 1.8 × 22.8 cm

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Format Paperback / softback | 264 pages
Dimensions 15.2 × 1.8 × 22.8 cm | 400
Publication Date 21 May 2014
Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication City/Country United Kingdom

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Eduard Fischer

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Eduard Fischer, born in Vienna, Austria, is a writer, photographer, mountaineer, and lifelong traveler. By the time he was sixteen he had logged thousands of miles hitchhiking across Canada where he grew up. His past occupations include coastal seaman, beachcomber, horse guide, climbing instructor, rigger, movie stunt double, product designer, graphic artist, technical writer, and sculptor. Eduard has co-founded and managed several businesses including the well-known Edge Climbing Centre in North Vancouver, one of the first large scale climbing gyms in North America. Eduard has long had an interest in comparative religion and philosophy. Beginning at age eleven, he has had sojourns at a Benedictine cloister in Canada, a Zen monastery in Japan, and an ashram in India. When not traveling, Eduard lives with his wife and partner in adventure, Helen Habgood, in Squamish, BC.

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