Explore remote Mongolia with research biologist and conservator Tom McCarthy, and witness his efforts to study the rare, elusive snow leopard.  Readers get inside the practice of field science, learning how patience and tedium are interfused with moments of thrilling discovery.  This book also tells the stories of Genghis Khan, the discovery of dinosaur eggs, and the lifestyle of present-day Mongolians.  Learn how to speak some Mongolian, and find out how you can become involved in the effort to save the snow leopard.
A great introduction to the history and culture of this fascinating country, and an exciting work of a scientist, writer and photographer.