The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen
"The Snow Leopard" is a travelogue that recounts the author's two-month journey in the Himalayas with naturalist George Schaller. The duo trek through the rugged and remote mountains of Nepal on a quest to study the rare blue sheep and possibly spot the elusive snow leopard. The book is as much a spiritual journey as it is a physical one, with the author seeking solace and understanding following the death of his wife. The narrative explores themes of grief, nature, and Buddhism, offering a poignant and introspective look at life and loss.
The 841st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1978
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 300-350
- Words
- 128,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 12th on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)
- 69th on The 100 Best Books of World Literature (ABC.es)
- 100 Life-Changing Books (National Book Award)
- 48 Good Books (University of Buffalo)
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)