This compilation of the classic mountain exploration books Nanda Devi and The Ascent of Nanda Devi creates a fascinating adventure tale.
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Amazing....Truly spectacular book,
By "vishu81" (INDIA/USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nanda Devi: Exploration and Ascent (Paperback)
This is truly the most spectacular book I have ever read in my life. There are two parts in the book. The first one "Exploration of Nanda Devi" by Shipton is outstanding. He takes you through the each and every step of their exploration in 1934 which led to discovery of route to Nanda Devi inner sanctuary. Also contains complete histroy of attempts to Nanda Devi and the discovery of route from badrinath to kedarnath. The second part - "Nanda Devi Ascent" is by Tilman - the first one to climb nanda devi in 1936. This part is also good, but he doesn;t seem to have the kind of admiration and love for mountains that shipton shows in his work. An outstanding book - indeed.
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IN the exploration of a continent the mountainous areas are generally the last strongholds of mystery to fall before the onslaught of man, be that onslaught brutal, scientific or merely inquisitive. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
glacier drill, coolie food, grazing alp, snow saddle, pilgrim season, bivouac tent, main glacier, south ridge, southern ridge, juniper wood, tent platform, practicable route Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Nanda Devi, Graham Brown, Rishi Ganga, Nanda Kot, Pilgrim Road, Nanda Ghunti, Surai Tota, Bireh Ganga, Milam Glacier, Pasang Kikuli, Bhagat Kharak, Great North Glacier, Hugh Ruttledge, Blessed Goddess, Kuari Pass, Bridge Camp, Karma Paul, Kesar Singh, Nanga Parbat, Rhamani Glacier, Satopanth Glacier, Sen Tensing, Cave Camp, Durashi Pass, Hathi Parbat New!
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IN the exploration of a continent the mountainous areas are generally the last strongholds of mystery to fall before the onslaught of man, be that onslaught brutal, scientific or merely inquisitive. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
glacier drill, coolie food, grazing alp, snow saddle, pilgrim season, bivouac tent, main glacier, south ridge, southern ridge, juniper wood, tent platform, practicable route Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Nanda Devi, Graham Brown, Rishi Ganga, Nanda Kot, Pilgrim Road, Nanda Ghunti, Surai Tota, Bireh Ganga, Milam Glacier, Pasang Kikuli, Bhagat Kharak, Great North Glacier, Hugh Ruttledge, Blessed Goddess, Kuari Pass, Bridge Camp, Karma Paul, Kesar Singh, Nanga Parbat, Rhamani Glacier, Satopanth Glacier, Sen Tensing, Cave Camp, Durashi Pass, Hathi Parbat New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The American Alpine Journal, 2005: The World's Most Significant Climbs, Vol. 47, Issue 79 by John Harlin III in Front Matter
- An Eye at the Top of the World: The Terrifying Legacy of the Cold War's Most Daring C.I.A. Operation by Pete Takeda in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Nanda Devi: A Journey to the Last Sanctuary by Hugh Thomson in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- American Alpine Journal 2000, Vol. 42, No. 74 by Christian Beckwith in Back Matter
- Points Unknown: A Century of Great Exploration (Outside Books) by David Roberts in Back Matter
- Points Unknown: The Greatest Adventure Writing of the Twentieth Century (Outside Books) by David Roberts in Back Matter
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