Tirich Mir: The Norwegian Himalaya Expedition.

Bateson, Solvi and Richard.

Published by Hodder& Stoughton, 1952

About this Item

Hardback in original blue cloth boards, gilt tiles, light shelfwear, previous owner's name on endpaper, slight spotting to edge of text block and endpapers otherwise in Very Good condition, dustwrapper has some tears and shelf wear, small chip missing to head and foot of spine otherwise in Good+ condition. First edition, pp192, b&w illustrations, tables, maps, diagrams, and index. Since 1907 when C. W. Rubenson and I. Monrad-Aas came very close to success on Kabru, the 24,000-foot south-western outlier of Kangchen- junga, Norwegian climbers have had several plans for Himalayan expeditions. These ambitions could not be realized until 1950 when sponsored by the Norsk Tindeklub and the Norwegian Geographical Society, following his reconnaissance of the previous year, Professor Arne Naess led his team to Chitral. The attainment of their goal by the Norwegians was largely due to the willing assistance and benevolence of the Government of Pakistan and the friendly co-operation and kindness of the authorities and people of that country. It proved to be of very great value to the expedition that Captain H. R. A. Streather of the Chitral State Scouts was permitted join the expedition. His knowledge of the region, of the inhabitants and their language, together with his capable handling of the porters, was invaluable. Seller Inventory # 010733

Bibliographic Details

Title: Tirich Mir: The Norwegian Himalaya ...

Publisher: Hodder& Stoughton

Publication Date: 1952

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Edition: 1st Edition