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Fig. 23. — View from Leh, looking toward the Khardery Pass up the valley 

 to the right. Observe the cultivation in terraces, all irrigated. The elevation 

 is 11,200 feet. The hills in the background are from 20,000 to 21,000 feet 

 elevation. Photograph from Abbott. 



Vh;. 2b. — Shepherds with load-carrying sheep. Each animal carries from 12 

 to 30 pounds. They liring salt from Tibet to Ladak and carry back grain. 

 Photograph from Abbott. 



