From Top of the World Books, LLC, Hinesburg, VT, U.S.A.
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AbeBooks Seller since 15 March 2013
About this Item
1894 Appleton, NY, 1st, thick 8vo, pp.xxviii, 709, frontis, 296 bw illus, fldg map, teg, black & white decorated brown cloth; cloth w/ small faint vertical line on upper spine, sharp corners w/ light wear, former label mark on front pastedown, map w/ orig folds & no tears, a clean, bright, tight copy, fine. ----- This first major climbing expedition to the Himalaya, 1892, was the prototype for most subsequent major expeditions. In addition to exploring the Hispar, Biafo and Baltoro areas, a first ascent of Pioneer Peak (22,600') was made, the highest point climbed at the time. A classic of Himalayan literature. This is the single volume narrative without the separately issued volume of scientific reports. Neate C103, Yak C143. Seller Inventory # 14410
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Title: Climbing and Exploration in the ...
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Book Type: Book
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