The Snow Leopard - (Penguin Classics) by Peter Matthiessen (Paperback)

The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen is a breathtaking spiritual journey through the Himalayas, exploring the inner path of the author as well as his outer one.

This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction by acclaimed travel writer and novelist Pico Iyer, highlighting the book's deepening Buddhist understanding of reality, suffering, impermanence, and beauty.

Matthiessen and field biologist George Schaller embark on a challenging climb to study the Himalayan blue sheep and possibly glimpse the rare snow leopard, but Matthiessen is also on a spiritual quest to find the Lama of Shey at an ancient shrine on Crystal Mountain.

Throughout the journey, Matthiessen charts his inner path with a growing understanding of Buddhism, resulting in a masterpiece that exceeds the boundaries of the travel genre and envelops readers with its incredible prose.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure through the Himalayas - purchase The Snow Leopard today!