New York, 1955, 1st edition. 372 pp, 21 b/w photos/illustrations, 16 maps. Hardcover with no dust jacket. May have faded spine and/or former owner's name on FEP. May be rebound with brand new boards and end papers and original spine. Very Good to Near Fine overall.
[Neate M62.] ''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 Himalaya, 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 1865-1895.
