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“Butter tea and wind pictures, the Crystal Mountain, and blue sheep dancing on the snow - it's quite enough! Have you seen the snow leopard? No! Isn't that wonderful?” ― Peter Matthiessen, The Snow Leopard”

Quote by Peter Matthiessen

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The Snow Leopard

The book combines adventure, natural history, and spiritual reflection as the author treks through remote mountainous regions, encountering diverse wildlife and local cultures. more

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Peter Matthiessen
Peter Matthiessen

Peter Matthiessen was an American novelist and naturalist, renowned for his works that seamlessly integrate fiction and non-fiction. His writing frequently delved into environmental themes and the human connection with nature. Born on May 22, 1927, he passed away on April 5, 2014. more

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