Messerschmidt Liesl (4 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. This ia charming book documenting some of the oral history of the high Himalayan area of Manang along the Nepal-Tibetan border. Filled with the author's own photographs, the binding is soft and the 57 pages well worth the read! If you are planning to, or have trekked, in the Nepal Himalayas and even in Manang, this will explain some of the areas you traveled through in the voices of the elders. This is a rare find as only a limited number were printed. Signed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. This is a first edition of Stories and Customs of Manang, gathered by Liesl Messerschmidt, Frances Klatzel, and with Tsering Dolma Gurung. "This book is for the curious, for those of you who wish to delve into the live and times, current and past, of the people of Manang so that you will experience more than just the powerful river gorges and mountain peaks. We hope to introduce you to the rich cultural history, dynamic geography, and melodic languages of the Manang Valley. By presenting the rich oral tradition of legends and myths, we hope to evoke a deeper understanding and appreciation for the adventurous and spiritual Manangpa people, the age-old fortress ruins, the Buddhist Gompas (temples) and monasteries, the Lamas (priests) and monks, hand-crafted spiritual artifacts, and colorful festivals. With photographs including those by Tashi Shale, this 111 page book is a charming historical document as well as bedside companion to those trekking through the area." Many illustrations.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Condition: New.