Accurate and detailed maps to help trekkers find their way in one of the world's most daunting frontiers.
Impressions of India by Mark Mattison, spouse of an American diplomat during his stay (1999-2000) in India.
Vivid colors, delicate stonework, and opulent décor are the trademarks of the palaces, forts, and mansions of India’s maharajas. With their vast marble halls, jewel-box mirrored rooms, mosaics, and tapestries,...
India, a Guide for the Quality-conscious Traveller
结合主人公的回忆录和旅行见闻讲述了作者的归依历程,文中讲述了他穿越欧洲精神沙漠和阿拉伯半岛沙漠的故事,作者通过历尽艰险,千里跋涉,终于踏上伊斯兰的信仰绿洲。
In the classic nature work, The Yosemite, the great American naturalist, John Muir, describes the Yosemite valley's geography and the myriad types of trees, flowers, birds, and other animals that...
"Uneven collection of 60 papers; most concern Andean mountain flora, forests, and habitats. Several papers focus on human modifications"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Kathmandu & the Kingdom of Nepal
"Kropp's first attempt at scaling Everest unassisted ended in frustration when he was forced to turn back only 350 feet - one hour - from the summit, his strength drained,...
本书围绕人类历史上根深蒂固的山水情节展开讨论,主要包括四个论题:一是诗性自然,二是诗意栖居,三是山水襄阳,四是精神血脉。构成了本书的四个部分。主要内容包括:体山悟水、山水意象、淡泊山水、栖居精神等。
The Front Range of Colorado is one of America's most famous and spectacular summer playgrounds. Thousands of people from all over the nation visit our Rocky Mountains each year to...