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Bhutan: Himalayan Mountain Kingdom (Odyssey Guide. Bhutan)

Bhutan: Himalayan Mountain Kingdom (Odyssey Guide. Bhutan)
"The bible of Bhutan guide books."â€•Travel & Leisure
Shoe-horned into the Grand Himalayas, Bhutanâ€•Land of the Peaceful Thunder Dragonâ€•is a fiercely independent kingdom that celebrated its centenary in 2008. Isolated, charming, peaceful, and religious, the Bhutanese are a pragmatic, sensitive people who take from the West what will benefit their country and leave the rest. The countryside is pristine, the lifestyle and culture have been preserved for centuries, and the love of life is abundant among the people. Few outsiders know Bhutan as intimately as FranÃ§oise Pommaret.

Includes:
- Passionate introduction to Bhutanese culture and history by resident authorâ€•the world's leading expert on Bhutan
- Literary extracts with an historical perspective
- Trekking and mountaineering in this spectacular kingdom
- National symbols of Bhutan, ceremonial scarves, the Dzongkha language, chortens and mandalas
- Archery and other national sports, plus much more

Country	USA
Brand	Pommaret, Francois
Manufacturer	Airphoto International Ltd.
Binding	Paperback
PartNumber	43171-546076
Height	7.999984
Length	5.5999888
Weight	1.23899791244
Width	0.7999984
NumberOfItems	1
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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