Nanda Devi: Exploration and Ascent (Paperback)

~ Eric Shipton (Author), H. W. Tilman (Author), Charles Houston (Introduction) "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..." (more)
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The wide-ranging expedition of Eric Shipton and H.W. Tilman in the Garhwal Himalaya in 1934 is regarded as the epitome of adventurous mountaineering. With their Sherpa companions they solved the problem of access to the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, crossed difficult cols, made first ascents, and explored remote, uninhabited valleys. These adventures are recounted in Shipton's wonderfully vivid Nanda Devi, one of the most inspirational mountain-travel books ever written.

Once access to Nanda Devi was found, it was only a matter of time before a first ascent attempt was mounted. In 1936 Tilman joined an American and British expedition and tells the tale of their successful climb in his restrained, witty account, The Ascent of Nanda Devi.

This compilation of these classic tales is concluded with further accounts by Shipton of his subsequent surveying expeditions in and around the Sanctuary, which served to mitigate his regret in missing the ascent of Nanda Devi (he was on Everest at the time.) Together, the writings of these two mountaineering legends creates a fascinating adventure tale.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books; illustrated edition edition (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898867215
• ISBN-13: 978-0898867213
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,365,869 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing....Truly spectacular book, June 10, 2004

By	"vishu81" (INDIA/USA) - See all my reviews

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.