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Tales of the Turquoise

A Pilgrimage in Dolpo

Corneille Jest Margaret Stein

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French
Snow Lion
15 February 2013
In the early spring of 1961, Dr. CorneilleJest undertook a three-week circumambulation of the valley in the company of Tibetans visiting temples, shrines, and sacred mountains. His companion Karma, an elderly nomad from Western Tibet and a gifted storyteller, punctuated the journey with traditional tales and his own reflections. Charmingly written, colorful, and engaging, the narrative transports the reader to a world of Tibetan spirit in ways not readily accessible to outsiders.
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Imprint:   Snow Lion
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 14mm
Weight:   283g
ISBN:   9781559390958
ISBN 10:   1559390956
Pages:   232
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dr. Corneille Jest, former director of research at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) in Paris, specializes in social and economic change among populations living in harsh climates. He is particularly interested in the conservation of cultural heritage in the Himalayan and Central Asian regions.

Reviews for Tales of the Turquoise: A Pilgrimage in Dolpo

""The old wise man Karma is a treasure store of ancient stories all retained in his mind and heart. His contribution to the theme of the book is a shining example of Tibetan spirit having its root in ancient Tibetan custom and culture. The book also serves as a code of conduct when one visits Tibetan Buddhist places and people.""—Tibet Journal


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