MOUNTAINS OF THE GODS : The Himalaya and the Mountains of Central Asia
by Cameron, Ian; (in Association with the Royal Geographical Society)
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- COLLECTIBLE - NEAR FINE/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0816012423
- ISBN 13
- 9780816012428
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New York, NY: Facts on File Publications, 1985. First Edition, First Printing . Hardcover. COLLECTIBLE - NEAR FINE/Fine. First Edition, First Printing. Text/BRAND NEW. Brick-red linen boards w/silver spine lettering/Fine. DJ/Fine, under mylar. Discrete PO stamps to front & rear covers verso. A geological and historical narrative of the vast mountain system of the Himalayas covering most of Nepal, Sikkim, and Bhutan, and forms the northern boundary of the Indian subcontinent; its extensions include the Hindu Kush, Karakoram. Pamirs, Tien Shan and Kun Lun. An overview of the geology, history and inhabitants of the region precedes a history of mountain climbers from the initial British expeditions triggered by the East Indian Company in late 18th century to modern times. Ian Cameron draws on the extensive archives of the Royal Geographical Society to produce a comprehensive, most readable reference/resource to the region. Text augmented by photographs and illustrations.
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- Title
- MOUNTAINS OF THE GODS : The Himalaya and the Mountains of Central Asia
- Author
- Cameron, Ian; (in Association with the Royal Geographical Society)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - COLLECTIBLE - NEAR FINE
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0816012423
- ISBN 13
- 9780816012428
- Publisher
- Facts on File Publications
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 1985
- Keywords
- Himalayan Mountains/Central Asia
- Bookseller catalogs
- Mountaineering/Rock Climbing;
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