The Heart of the World: A Journey to the Last Secret Place

Ian Baker
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Describes the expedition of Buddhist scholar and mountain climber Ian Baker and his National Geographic-sponsored team into the heart of the previously unexplored Tsangpo Gorge, one of the world's most inaccessible and wildest regions, a place that lies at the heart of the Tibetan Buddhist faith. 50,000 first printing.
Genres: TravelNonfictionAdventureHistoryBuddhismBiographyAsiaSpiritualityReligionChina
511 Pages

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