In the Ice World of Himalaya … Among the Peaks and Passes of Ladakh, Nubra, Suru, and Baltistan
Author(s):
Workman, Fanny Bullock & Wm. Hunter Workman
Copyright: [1900], Cassell, NY
Specifications: 1st, thick 8vo, pp.xvi, 204, photo frontis w/ tissue guard, 66 photos, 3 color fldg maps, uncut, teg, gilt lettered green cloth
Condition: cloth w/ new spine & back cover retaining orig spine title/author labels, maps w/ orig folds, 1 map w/ 3”tear, tight, very good
This is the Workman’s first book recounting the first (1989-9) of their seven important Himalayan expeditions (1899-1912). During the course of several explorations they reached the Karakoram Pass and later explored the Biafo Glacier with the Swiss guide Mathias Zurbriggen. Not always found with all three maps. A sought-after work by these founding members of the American Alpine Club.
Neate W124, Yak W122.