Chasing the Phantom: In Pursuit of Myth and Meaning in the Realm of the Snow Leopard

Name: Chasing the Phantom: In Pursuit of Myth and Meaning in the Realm of the Snow Leopard
Brand: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
SKU: 9781848191723
Price: 19.79 EUR
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By (author): Eduard Fischer

Eduard Fischer takes us on an exploration of myth, art, science, and the sacred space of high mountains. This is an account of adventure and deep reflection accompanied by a selection of the author's stunning colour photographs.

After first visiting the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh in 1985, he returned again and again, seeking to catch a glimpse of the phantom of the Himalayas - the elusive snow leopard. During these visits he became enthralled with the unique culture of this ancient mountain kingdom, one of the oldest enclaves of Buddhism.

The phantom cat itself becomes, at turns, Eduard's quarry, nemesis, obsession, and finally, in a surprising twist of destiny, his teacher.

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Weight: 400g
Dimensions: 152 x 228mm
Publication Date: 21 May 2014
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781848191723

About Eduard Fischer

Eduard Fischer born in Vienna Austria is a writer photographer mountaineer and lifelong traveler. By the time he was sixteen he had logged thousands of miles hitchhiking across Canada where he grew up. His past occupations include coastal seaman beachcomber horse guide climbing instructor rigger movie stunt double product designer graphic artist technical writer and sculptor. Eduard has co-founded and managed several businesses including the well-known Edge Climbing Centre in North Vancouver one of the first large scale climbing gyms in North America. Eduard has long had an interest in comparative religion and philosophy. Beginning at age eleven he has had sojourns at a Benedictine cloister in Canada a Zen monastery in Japan and an ashram in India. When not traveling Eduard lives with his wife and partner in adventure Helen Habgood in Squamish BC.