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George B. Schaller | Nature Writing, Travel, and Memoir

Stones of Silence by George B. Schaller

Stones of Silence by George B. Schaller

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Tracking Elusive Snow Leopards Across High-Altitude Himalayan Passes

Renowned field biologist George B. Schaller chronicles his six-year ecological survey across high-altitude mountain passes in Pakistan, Nepal, and India. Facing subzero temperatures and treacherous terrain, Schaller documents the habits of rare alpine wildlife, focusing on his efforts to track the elusive snow leopard.

His account features firsthand observations from the historic Crystal Mountain expedition—the wilderness trek that inspired Peter Matthiessen's literary classic The Snow Leopard. Schaller balances technical wildlife tallies with quiet reflections on mountain solitude, providing an authentic scientific witness to threatened high-mountain ecosystems.

Why You’ll Love This Book

George B. Schaller writes with the measured clarity of a dedicated field researcher, pairing technical zoological notes with unembellished expedition diaries. Essential reading for fans of classic nature writing, wildlife biology, and Himalayan travel.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Bantam

Pages: 320

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 1982

ISBN: 9780553149081

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