{"product_id":"east-of-the-sun-and-west-of-the-moon-9781025397375","title":"East of the Sun and West of the Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Kermit Roosevelt | Theodore Roosevelt\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Asia - Central\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"East of the Sun and West of the Moon\" is a captivating chronicle of adventure and exploration across the rugged landscapes of Central Asia. Authored by Kermit and Theodore Roosevelt, the narrative follows their ambitious expedition through the treacherous passes of the Himalayas and the desolate plateaus of the Pamirs. Undertaken to secure specimens for the Field Museum of Natural History, the journey focuses on the search for the elusive Ovis poli, or Marco Polo sheep, in the high-altitude wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough vivid prose, the authors detail the immense logistical challenges of traversing extreme terrain, the diverse cultures encountered along the ancient routes, and the thrill of scientific discovery in one of the world's most remote regions. This work serves as both a significant historical record of early 20th-century exploration and a compelling travelogue that captures a unique era of global adventure. It offers profound insights into the geography and wildlife of the region, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts of travel literature, natural history, and Central Asian studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47887007678615,"sku":"9781025397375","price":2171.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025397375.webp?v=1781156151","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/east-of-the-sun-and-west-of-the-moon-9781025397375","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}