Through a Sherpa Window
Description
The Sherpa are Tibeto-Burman people from the Nepal Himalayas, best known for their skill in mountaineering and as guides and porters. This excellent and informative book gives a thorough guide to Sherpa culture and their way of life. Despite the difficulties of life in their harsh mountainess environment, Sherpas have earned a reputation as reliable, loyal, and honest workers. The culture of the Sherpa people is recognized for its conversation ethics and sense of environmental responsibility. Although the traditional homes are located at forbidding altitudes, they have managed to make these...
ISBN(s)
9937506204, 9789937506205
