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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Page 17
... never be told . But whether you choose to travel or not , the urge to get away is common to all of us . It may be the result of some latent sense of nomadism or a desire to redefine yourself . Travel magnifies and intensifies life . It ...
... never be told . But whether you choose to travel or not , the urge to get away is common to all of us . It may be the result of some latent sense of nomadism or a desire to redefine yourself . Travel magnifies and intensifies life . It ...
Page 53
... Never heard of the place ! " came the response as the old man stirred the embers and brought the water to a boil . Never even heard of America ? This is amazing , Hugh thought . The man made more tea as Hugh started to write in his ...
... Never heard of the place ! " came the response as the old man stirred the embers and brought the water to a boil . Never even heard of America ? This is amazing , Hugh thought . The man made more tea as Hugh started to write in his ...
Page 76
... never participated in a mountain- climbing expedition , and the very idea of risking his life or spending the time climb- ing to the top of a Himalayan peak seemed like utter nonsense to him . But he was familiar with these groups , and ...
... never participated in a mountain- climbing expedition , and the very idea of risking his life or spending the time climb- ing to the top of a Himalayan peak seemed like utter nonsense to him . But he was familiar with these groups , and ...
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