The dramatic tale of the "great arc"--the measure of the meridian, or longitudinal arc--follows the scientists and surveyers as they trudged through jungles and tundra alike beginning in 1802 to mark this important line on the globe. 25,000 first printing.
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John Keay is an author and broadcaster specialising in Asian history and current affairs. His other books include (in addition to his HarperCollins backlist above): Into India, When Men and Mountains Meet, Eccentric Travellers and Explorers Extraordinary. He lives with his wife Julia in Argyll, Scotland.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Marks/marginalia on 2 pp. Dust Jacket is in near-fine condition, without tears or chips. Previous owner's signature in ink. Quantity Available: 1. Category: India; Mountaineering. ISBN: 0060195185. ISBN/EAN: 9780060195182. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 22437. Seller Inventory # 22437