The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen

Used. Paperback. Strap on your sturdiest boots and prepare for a peak literary experience as Peter Matthiessen tracks elusive felines and inner peace across the rugged terrain of the Himalayas. Accompanied by naturalist George Schaller, our sharp-eyed author tackles a grueling two-month trek through Nepal's Dolpo region in search of both the ghostly snow leopard and a deeper Zen awakening. Matthiessen’s sublime prose captures the high-altitude chill and the quiet contemplation of Tibetan culture without ever tumbling into cliché. It is a stunning, soul-searching safari of the self that will leave you breathless long before you reach base camp.