The Himalayas |
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| Author:
| Aloian, Molly |
| Series title: | Mountains Around the World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7787-7562-1 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Publisher: | Crabtree Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $30.60 |
Book Description:
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Home of two of the world's highest peaks--Mount Everest and K2--the Himalayas are both revered and feared. This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Himalaya mountain range, and how it is intertwined with the cultures and ways of life of the people in South Asia who live in its shadow.
Home of two of the world's highest peaks--Mount Everest and K2--the Himalayas are both revered and feared. This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Himalaya mountain range, and how it is intertwined with the cultures and ways of life of the people in South Asia who live in its shadow.