“In the desert the detachment of life from all normal intercourse imparts a sense of gravity to every rencontre, and each touch with human beings is fraught with a significance lacking in the too hurried intercourse of ordinary everyday life. On the desert track, there is no such thing as a casual meeting.”
The Gobi Desert is renowned for its extreme climate and vast expanse, stretching across parts of China and Mongolia. This book delves into the desert's ecological and geological features, including its diverse wildlife and the historical significance of the region to local communities. more
Mildred Cable, born on February 21, 1878, and died on April 30, 1952, was a British missionary known for her work in China. more
“it is a curious fact that camels walk more quickly and straighter to the sound of singing.”
“The desert has a subtle and a cruel charm. She destroys while she enthralls.”
“Every day, I wish to make the world more beautiful than I found it.”