Trace the footsteps of glaciers

Author: Zhang Wenjing
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: This book is one volume in the series "Diaries of Chinese Scientists on Exploration," which collects handwritten notes left by scientists during their expeditions. These notes are sometimes touching, sometimes thought-provoking, sometimes inspiring, and sometimes amusing, documenting their journeys through storms, their joys and sorrows, and a wealth of valuable hand science data. They reflect their noble patriotic spirit and their courageous scientific exploration. This book is a true diary of the author's decades of scientific research, exploration, and fieldwork in Antarctica, the Arctic, Mount Everest, the source of the Yangtze River, the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, the Grand Canyon in Colorado, USA, and major glacier distribution areas in Tibet, Qinghai, Xinjiang, Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan, China. It records a wealth of valuable hand science data and is accompanied by precious and exquisite photographs. The content is sometimes touching, sometimes thought-provoking, sometimes inspiring, and sometimes amusing. Young readers are sure to find both enlightenment and strength in it!