Douglas, Ed

Himalaya: A Human History

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ISBN 13:: 9781784704483
author:: Douglas, Ed
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Vintage
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 592
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 13 x 3.9 centimeters (0.5
Genre:: History, Asia, General,
Condition:: New
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The Himalaya: A Human History offers a sweeping narrative of the region's complex and fascinating past. From the exchange of technologies between Jesuit missionaries and Tibetan Lamas, to the intricate networks of trade and diplomacy that connected the mountains to the wider world, this epic story brings to life the people, cultures, and adventures that have shaped the Himalayas over time.

Ed Douglas's masterful history is a panoramic and character-driven account that encompasses geology, genetics, botany, art, and more, revealing the rich diversity of human experience in one of the world's most majestic regions. With its sharp observations and evocative writing, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the natural world, cultural history, or the human condition.

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