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The Snow Leopard

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Travel Non-Fiction Biography & Memoir Philosophy Classics

by Peter Matthiessen

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4.12 (8.5K ratings)
calendar_today 1978
description 352 pages

The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen holds a highly rated rating of 4.12 out of 5, based on 8.5K reader ratings. First published in 1978. The book spans 352 pages.

About The Snow Leopard

When Matthiessen went to Nepal to study the Himalayan blue sheep and, possibly, to glimpse the rare and beautiful snow leopard, he undertook his five-week trek as winter snows were sweeping into the high passes. This is a radiant and deeply moving account of a "true pilgrimage, a journey of the heart."

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Author Peter Matthiessen
Published 1978
Pages 352
Genres Travel, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Philosophy, Classics
Average Rating 4.12 / 5.00
Total Ratings 8,502

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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8.5K ratings
With a rating of 4.12, The Snow Leopard is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.93, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Snow Leopard?

The Snow Leopard is categorized as Travel, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.

Is The Snow Leopard worth reading?

Based on 8.5K reader ratings, The Snow Leopard has an average score of 4.12 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Snow Leopard?

The Snow Leopard has 352 pages.

Who wrote The Snow Leopard?

The Snow Leopard was written by Peter Matthiessen. It was first published in 1978.

What is the ISBN for The Snow Leopard?

The ISBN-13 for The Snow Leopard is 9780140255090.0.

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