The Himalaya and the Mountains of Central Asia
By Ian Cameron, in association with the Royal Geographical Society, with a Foreword by Hammond Innes
Mountain of the Gods
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Published by Century Publishing, London, 1984, 1st UK Edition, Bookplate on half-title, D/w (slight marks), Nr. Fine. In large format and superbly illustrated with paintings and photographs drawn largely from the archives of the Royal Geographical Society, this volume tells the story of the greater mountain complex, which includes not only the Himalaya but also the Hindu Kush, Karakorams, Pamirs, Tien Shan and Kun Lun. In includes the formation of the mountains, the coming of traders, explorers, spies, surveyors, scientists and climbers including the stories of individuals from Marco Polo to Fanny Bullock Workman and to Hillary and Tenzing. Useful appendices include a timeline, peoples (tribes) of the mountains, national parks and a bibliography.
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