London, 1961, 1st edition. 239 pp, 8 ills. Includes an attempt on 19,880' Mir Samir in Afghanistan, later attempted by Eric Newby in A Short Walk In The Hindu Kush.Dunsheath and Baille were advised against going to Afghanistan but despite these warnings they continued, with the objective of climbing Mir Samir (19,882’). Along the way they succeeded in climbing the highest peak in Iran, Demavend (18,600’). DJ, Fine.  

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