Also contains a complete history of the exploration and climbs on this great peak. This wonderful book contains chapters on the early mountaineering expeditions, the first ascent by the British in 1955 and later expeditions. However, this is much more than just a mountaineering history; it also surveys the ways in which Kangchenjunga has been seen and interpreted by artists, photographers, explorers, poets and writers since 1848. Large format softcover, 12' wide x 8' high, New. (No hardcover was issued).