Manaslu: For Boys and Girls
Author(s):
[Japan]. Maki, Aritsune, ed.
Copyright: 1957, Mainichi, Tokyo
Specifications: 1st, 8vo, pp.154, photo frontis, 100 bw photos, 3 maps, pictorial cloth w/ glassine wrap
Condition: near fine
An account of the first ascent of Manaslu in 1956 written for boys and girls. Interestingly, this book has more photos than Maki’s adult narrative. Maki was the expedition leader. The official report ‘Manaslu 1954-6’ was published the following year. In Japanese, no English translation. Yak j692 (2nd ed).