A pilgrimage, as much as an exploration, this is a brilliant, magically written account of a journey that is physical and spiritual. This is already a cult book with many potential mass markets - MBS, literary, religious, travel writing at its finest. Ian Baker's original discovery of the waterfall made international headlines, acclaimed as the greatest feat of exploration in recent memory. It has wide review coverage, high profile serialisation, endorsements from the Dalai Lama and Richard Gere. It includes author tour, ...
Read More
A pilgrimage, as much as an exploration, this is a brilliant, magically written account of a journey that is physical and spiritual. This is already a cult book with many potential mass markets - MBS, literary, religious, travel writing at its finest. Ian Baker's original discovery of the waterfall made international headlines, acclaimed as the greatest feat of exploration in recent memory. It has wide review coverage, high profile serialisation, endorsements from the Dalai Lama and Richard Gere. It includes author tour, events with Buddhist groups. "The Heart of the World" is the story of the most captivating story of exploration of recent memory, an extraordinary journey into one of the most inaccessible places on earth, a mediation on our place in nature and a pilgrimage into the Tibetan Buddhist faith. Ian Baker travels into the Tsangpo gorge, the world's deepest and impenetrable chasm, searching for a mythical waterfall that ancient Tibetan tradition believes to the gateway to a mystical paradise, Shangri-La. The heart of the Tsangpo gorge was fully explored only recently by Ian Baker, after years of interviewing lamas, deciphering obscure Buddhist texts and making pilgrimages to the gorge. He descended into the gorge and made international news by finding a 108-foot-high waterfall.
Read Less
Add this copy of Heart of the World to cart. $15.99, good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2006 by Souvenir Press Ltd.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Add this copy of Heart of the World to cart. $23.70, very good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2006 by Souvenir Press Ltd.
