{"title":"Bill Crozier","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Bill Crozier, a distinguished author renowned for his evocative narratives in the realm of Travel \u0026amp; Adventure. Discover how his storytelling prowess transports readers into awe-inspiring landscapes and culturally rich environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eBeyond the Snow Leopard\u003c\/em\u003e, invites you on an exhilarating journey through some of the world's most remote and picturesque locations. Crozier's intricate attention to detail and passion for exploration brings each page to life, offering not just a peek, but an immersive experience into the wonders and challenges of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid adventurer at heart or simply seeking a vicarious escape through the art of words, Bill Crozier’s books will provide an enriching and stirring addition to your reading collection. Dive into his narratives to ignite your wanderlust and deepen your appreciation for the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beyond-the-snow-leopard-by-bill-crozier-9781760645229","title":"Beyond the Snow Leopard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sighting of snow leopard tracks in the depths of a Ladakhi winter set off a ten-year journey through a land of mountains, Buddhism, wild creatures, and adventurers...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'You should come with me to Dolpo next year,'\u003c\/em\u003e said Ade. No further encouragement was required. Dolpo was the land of the snow leopard immortalised by the American author Peter Matthiessen. Without hesitation, I said I was going. I wanted to follow in the footsteps of Matthiessen, and I dared to hope that I might see a snow leopard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-based, British-born doctor Bill Crozier sets out to seek the snow leopard in the Himalayas—Ladakh, Nepal, and Tibet—and finds adventure, friendship, wonder, and enlightenment. His guides are the twentieth-century writers of the Himalayas, Peter Matthiessen (\u003cem\u003eThe Snow Leopard\u003c\/em\u003e), George B. Schaller (\u003cem\u003eStones of Silence\u003c\/em\u003e), David Snellgrove (\u003cem\u003eHimalayan Pilgrimage\u003c\/em\u003e), Eric Shipton (\u003cem\u003eThat Untravelled World\u003c\/em\u003e), and the profound writings of Buddhist monks over the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the Snow Leopard\u003c\/em\u003e delves in particular into the ancient land of Dolpo and journeys to the birthplace of the Buddha at Lumbini. Crozier captures the real side of travelling through this contested and harsh region with friends and family and relates the joys of a lifetime loving the outdoors and mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832458727660,"sku":"9781760645229","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23839233482814.jpg?v=1758389119"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/bill-crozier.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}