Wa, 1980, 1st edition. 164 pp, many col ills. Quarto. Expeditions to Nun Kun, Trango Tower, plus trekking in Nepal. "Through words and photographs, Galen Rowell explores the effects of modern life and tourism on the world's highest places: the mountains of Nepal, India, and Pakistan. " He also recounts some of his mountaineering adventures. Includes the first ascent of Great Trango Tower, ascent of Nun Kun, Thorungtse, high circuit of Annapurna, many observations with discussion of impact of trekkers & climbers on local people & culture. The book is jam-packed with gloriously reproduced color photos, many taking up the whole 8-3/4" x 12" page! Large format hardcover, DJ, Fine. SIGNED by Galen Rowell and INSCRIBED, 'To Lawrence, Best wishes, Galen Rowell.' From the dust jacket: “If the word ‘HIMALAYA’ conjures up an image of a mountain paradise inhabited by cheerful villagers, then this book will shock you.” Through words and photographs, Galen Rowell explores the effects of modern life and tourism on the world’s highest places: the mountains of Nepal, India and Pakistan.
From the dust jacket: “If the word ‘HIMALAYA’ conjures up an image of a mountain paradise inhabited by cheerful villagers, then this book will shock you.” Through words and photographs, Galen Rowell explores the effects of modern life and tourism on the world’s highest places: the mountains of Nepal, India and Pakistan.
