Big Dogs of Tibet and the Himalayas

Author: Don Messerschmidt
Publisher: Orchid Press
ISBN: 9789745241305
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A work of discovery into the exotic and breeds from Tibet and the Himalayas: the Tibetan mastiff, the rare KyiApso, the Himalayan mountain dog, and the least known, Tibetan hunting dog, the Sha-kyi. Research on Tibetan dogs is contentious. 150 years ago Tibetan mastiffs were first imported into England: only 30 years ago into North America. During the Chinese Cultural Revolution these remarkable high altitude livestock guardian dogs were nearly annihilated, but they have recovered and now are in high demand. Today, thousands of these dogs are found around the world, promoted by

The Tibetan Mastiff

Author: Ann Rohrer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780940269026
Category : Tibetan mastiff
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Big Game Hunting in the Himalayas and Tibet

Author: G. Burrard
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1528763726
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 262

Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Against the Current

Author: Donald Alan Messerschmidt
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 284

Book Description
This book is an inspiring tribute to a true renaissance man of Nepal, written by a long time friend of Bangdel, Don Messerschmidt, and his daughter Dina Bangdel.

Farm Dogs

Author: Janet Vorwald Dohner
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 161212593X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 353

Book Description
Gain a deeper understanding of your canine friends through these in-depth breed profiles that showcase how working dogs think. From familiar breeds like the Border Collie, Corgi, and Dachshund to the lesser-known Akbash, Puli, and Hovawart, Janet Vorwald Dohner describes 93 breeds of livestock guardian dogs, herding dogs, terriers, and traditional multipurpose farm dogs, highlighting the tasks each dog is best suited for and describing its physical characteristics and temperament. She also offers an accessible history of how humans bred dogs to become our partners in work and beyond, providing a thorough introduction to these highly intelligent, independent, and energetic breeds.

Anthropologists at Home in North America

Author: Donald Alan Messerschmidt
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521240670
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 326

Book Description
A collection of seventeen essays focusing on the issue of practising anthropology in one's own society.

Tibet Wild

Author: George B. Schaller
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 9781597264587
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 390

Book Description
George Schaller has spent much of his life traversing wild and isolated places in his quest to understand and conserve threatened species—from mountain gorillas in the Virunga to snow leopards in the Himalaya. Throughout his career, Schaller has spent more time in Tibet than anywhere else, devoting over thirty years to the region's unique wildlife, culture, and landscapes. Tibet Wild is Schaller’s account of three decades of exploration in the remote stretches of Tibet. As human development accelerated, Schaller watched the clash between wildlife and people become more common—and more destructive. What began as a scientific endeavor became a mission: to work with local communities, regional leaders, and national governments to protect the ecological richness and culture of the Tibetan Plateau. Whether tracking brown bears, penning fables about the tiny pika, or promoting a groundbreaking conservation preserve, Schaller has pursued his goal with persistence and good humor. Tibet Wild is an intimate journey through the wilderness of Tibet, guided by the careful gaze and unwavering passion of a life-long naturalist.

Among the Himalayas

Author: Laurence A. Waddell
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1602067236
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 473

Book Description
The soaring peaks of the greatest mountain range on Earth have long drawn visitors from around the globe, and one of the most famous of the 19th century was British adventurer and scholar Laurence Waddell, who spent most of a decade and a half exploring the nations that cling to the sides of the mighty mountains, learning the ways of their peoples, and sharing his experiences with Western readers. Here, in this 1899 classic of Himalayan travel, Waddell introduces us to the challenges of traveling in the region, takes us on visits to Nepalese and Tibetan tea gardens, journeys to monasteries, palaces, and temples, and much more. Beautiful photos and drawings complement Waddell's exciting and gripping tales-he offers some of the first "evidence" for the mysterious creatures known as "yeti," for instance-and make this an essential work for anyone drawn to the dangerous beauty of the Himalayas. British archaeologist and Orientalist LAURENCE AUSTINE WADDELL (1854-1938) also wrote The Buddhism of Tibet or Lamaism (1894) and Lhasa and Its Mysteries (1905).

Princess in the Land of Snows

Author: Jamyang Sakya
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 157062691X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
This is the story of a determined woman who overcame great obstacles in order to achieve religious freedom. Born in eastern Tibet, Jamyang Sakya married into the powerful Sakya family, spiritual advisers of Kublai Khan and for years rulers of much of Central Asia. Her engaging personal story evokes a rich vision of Tibet's traditional culture, customs, and religious practices. Jamyang Sakya tells of being the only girls in a monastic private school, of dreams and divinations interpreted by high lamas, of long pilgrimages to sacred Buddhist sites, and of her life as a high lady of Sakya. Her narrative reveals a multifaceted picture, from the intricacies of managing a palace household to the political takeover by the Chinese Communists, who destroyed much of Tibet's religious heritage. It climaxes with the Sakya family's harrowing walk through the Himalayas to freedom, during which they were hotly pursued by the Chinese. After a year in India, they immigrated to the United States, one of the first Tibetan families to do so.

Samsara Dog

Author: Helen Manos
Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1933605510
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23

Book Description
Traces a dog through various incarnations, including a tough stray, a working dog, and a family pet, as he learns what he must in each life.