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(Trade Paper, 5.5 x 8.5, 2005, History)
High in the Himalayas between Nepal and Bhutan is the small Kingdom of Sikkim. In these lofty isolated foothills live a people who have developed a unique way of life. These are the clans of the Lepcha people. This story takes place in 1937, when the author Geoffrey Gorer lived amongst these hardy mountain folk. His lively and engaging observations and comments make this book an invaluable contribution to our knowledge of these remote communities. Where man and nature are at their closest, the Himalayan foothills provide a distinct backdrop for the Lepcha cultural heritage.
Available April 10, 2010
High in the Himalayas between Nepal and Bhutan is the small Kingdom of Sikkim. In these lofty isolated foothills live a people who have developed a unique way of life. These are the clans of the Lepcha people. This story takes place in 1937, when the author Geoffrey Gorer lived amongst these hardy mountain folk. His lively and engaging observations and comments make this book an invaluable contribution to our knowledge of these remote communities. Where man and nature are at their closest, the Himalayan foothills provide a distinct backdrop for the Lepcha cultural heritage.