New York, 1955, 1st edition. 372 pp, 21 b/w photos/illustrations, 16 maps. Green cloth hardcover with dust jacket. Jacket has some wear on edges but no tears or markings, Book is Fine.
[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.