David Zurick: 3 books
Errant Journeys
Adventure Travel in a Modern Age
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2010
Tourism is becoming one of the world's most important economic activities. There is hardly a place on earth, no matter how inaccessible, that has not been visited by some traveler seeking adventure, enlightenment, or simply change from the familiar world back home. In this pathfinding book, David...
Land of Pure Vision
The Sacred Geography of Tibet and the Himalaya
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2014
The landscapes of Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan are filled with holy places. Some are of natural origin -- summits, rivers and lakes, caves, or forest sanctuaries. Others are consecrated by religious practice -- shrines, temples, monasteries, or burial grounds. The holy sites of the Himalaya unite faith...
by David Zurick, Julsun Pacheco
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2006
The Himalaya are world-renowned for their exquisite mountain scenery, ancient traditions, and diverse ethnic groups that tenaciously inhabit this harsh yet sublime landscape. Home to the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, and some of its deepest gorges, the region is a trove of biological...