London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1990, 1st UK edition. 172 pp, 72 photos (most in color), maps, bibliography, index. Hardcover with dust jacket. Fine.
Many 6000-7000 meter peaks are still waiting first ascents. Gives climbing history and potential for Sikkim, Assam, Kumaon, Kinnaur, Spiti, Kulu, Lahul, Kistwar, Kashmir, Ladakh, Zanskar, Eastern Karakoram. Detailed survey of the lesser known corners of the Himalaya. The book is designed to inspire the climber and trekker into going deeper into the Himalaya and to areas which see little western tourism. Ignoring the 8000m peaks, the book covers 6000m and 7000m summits in the Sikkim, Assam, Kumaon, Garhwal, Kinnaur, Spiti, Kulu, Lahul, Kishtwar, Kashmir, Ladakh, Zanskar and the eastern Karakoram.
