London 1929, Allan. Blue cloth, very good, 19 b.w. photos, 213p., lettered in gilt on spine, frontis. Yakushi v16b. First published in Dutch in 1927. FIRST ENGLISH EDITION The purpose of the expedition was to become more familiar with structure of the colossal mountain-system around the Mt Kailas area. Specific coverage of Simla, preparing for the start, along the Hindustan-Thibet road, down to the Sutlej River, the state of Bashahr and its inhabitants. From Wangtu bridge to Chini Kanda, camp at high altitude. The dance of the Gods, to the shoulder of Kailas, the return journey. The second prt covers the autumn tour up to the Himalayas again, from Rampur to Kulu, Rampur levy and the snow, and the end of the Journey. An excellent primary source. Scans can be sent by email. .

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Bookseller: Rare Oriental Book Company, ABAA, ILAB - AN ART AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 89029002
Title: FOUR MONTHS' CAMPING IN THE HIMALAYAS.
Author: VAN DER SLEEN, W.G.N
Book Condition: Used -
Binding: Hardcover
Keywords: China: Social Science, Eclectic, All Subjects & Disciplines [no Art]; Himalaya: Reference Books On The Mountains, People & Ethnology; Chinese Mountaineering, Mountains, Sacred Mountains & Related; Foreigners In China: All Periods;

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