Bibliograph

House of snow, an anthology of the greatest writing about Nepal, introduction by Ed Douglas ; foreword by Sir Ranulph Fiennes

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House of snow, an anthology of the greatest writing about Nepal, introduction by Ed Douglas ; foreword by Sir Ranulph Fiennes

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eng

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no index present

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mixed forms

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House of snow

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introduction by Ed Douglas ; foreword by Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Sub title

an anthology of the greatest writing about Nepal

Summary

In 2015, Sagarmatha frowned. Tectonic plates moved. A deadly earthquake devastated Nepal. In the wake of disaster, House of Snow brings together over 50 excerpts of fiction and non-fiction celebrating the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage of this fascinating country. Here are explorers and mountaineers, poets and political journalists, national treasures and international celebrities. Featuring a diverse cast of writers such as Michael Palin and Jon Krakauer, Lakshmiprasad Devko and Lil Bahadur Chettri all hand-picked by well-known authors and scholars of Nepali literature including Samrat Upadhyay, Michael Hutt, Isabella Tree and Thomas Bell. House of Snow is the biggest, most comprehensive and most beautiful collection of writing about Nepal in print

Target audience

adult

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