The Traveler: An American Odyssey in the HimalayasThis loving memorial to Swift is a moving photographic portrait of Himalayan life, a testimonial to a generation of trekkers and the questing spirit that motivated them. Hansen offers a sage perspective on Swift's adventuring career, placing it in the globe-shrinking change of the last 20 years. 56 color photos. |
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... chapattis . While some people's idea of a wilderness experience is cheap champagne or an open window at a Howard Johnson's Motor Inn , Hugh's concept of luxury was a clean pair of socks and enough roasted barley flour and hot tea to ...
... chapattis . While some people's idea of a wilderness experience is cheap champagne or an open window at a Howard Johnson's Motor Inn , Hugh's concept of luxury was a clean pair of socks and enough roasted barley flour and hot tea to ...
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... chapattis were patted out by hand and grilled on a heavy sheet metal disk . Folded like crepes , the chapattis were filled with cheese or jam , or eaten plain . After discussing the plan for the day , Hugh wrote in his journal while ...
... chapattis were patted out by hand and grilled on a heavy sheet metal disk . Folded like crepes , the chapattis were filled with cheese or jam , or eaten plain . After discussing the plan for the day , Hugh wrote in his journal while ...
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