An Unexplored Pass. A Narrative of a Thousand-mile Journey to the Kara-koram Himalayas.
by FEATHERSTONE, B[alford] K[inchant]
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- Hardcover
- first
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About This Item
London, Hutchinson & Co., n.d. [1926]. . First edition, 8vo xvi, 528 pp., 25 illustrations, map, original grey-blue cloth gilt, corners bumped, light wear, a very good copy.
travel2023 This scarce volume narrates an attempt to cross the Muztagh Pass in 1922. Capt. Featherstone was the only European member of the expedition which only just failed in its attempt. There is a reference to K2.
An account of the exploration of the 'Unexplored Pass', i.e., New (or Western) Mustagh Pass in 1922.
Yakushi F33; Neate F13.
travel2023 This scarce volume narrates an attempt to cross the Muztagh Pass in 1922. Capt. Featherstone was the only European member of the expedition which only just failed in its attempt. There is a reference to K2.
An account of the exploration of the 'Unexplored Pass', i.e., New (or Western) Mustagh Pass in 1922.
Yakushi F33; Neate F13.
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- Bookseller
- Shapero Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 106644
- Title
- An Unexplored Pass. A Narrative of a Thousand-mile Journey to the Kara-koram Himalayas.
- Author
- FEATHERSTONE, B[alford] K[inchant]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London, Hutchinson & Co., n.d. [1926].
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