New York, 1975, 1st edition. 372 pp, 21 ills, 16 maps. Neate says, 'His book is the most authoritative reference on the history of the entire Himalaya, with a comprehensive history of Himalayan exploration.' Chapter headings as follows: General description of the Himalayas, Punjab Himalaya, Karakoram, Kumaun Himalaya, Nepal Himalaya, Sikkim Himalaya, Assam Himalay, Weather in the Himalaya, Early travellers and adventurers to 1800, Travels and route surveys 1800-1845, Triangulation and surveys 1845-1868, Pundit explorers and the years 1865-1885.
