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It is of course impossible to go up and down feet without some climbing, in the popular sense of that word. But in the technical Alpine sense we had far too little mountaineering for my taste. Rope and ice-axe played but a very subordinate part in our journey. This was our mis fortune rather than our fault. The tremendous rainstorm of September 1899, after devastating Darjiling and its tea-gardens, swept across Kangchenjunga into Tibet in the form of a premature snowfall, lowering the snow-level nearly 4000 feet and practically closing the highest region.
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- Publication date2018
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- ISBN 13 9781333712594
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- Number of pages490
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the majestic landscapes of the Eastern Himalayas, specifically focusing on the Kangchenjunga mountain range. The author, a seasoned mountaineer familiar with the Alps, offers a unique perspective, comparing the grandeur of the Himalayas with the familiar peaks of Europe. The book delves into the physical characteristics of this region, detailing its glaciers, valleys, and diverse vegetation, providing insights that would be valuable to both scientists and climbers. The author also touches upon the historical context of exploration in the Himalayas, drawing comparisons to past expeditions and highlighting the challenges faced by early explorers. He reflects on the cultural and spiritual significance of mountains throughout history, emphasizing their enduring appeal as symbols of the sublime. The author's vivid descriptions of his travels, interspersed with historical accounts and reflections on the challenges of exploration, reveal a profound respect for the natural world and a genuine appreciation for the beauty and mystique of this remote mountain range. Ultimately, this book offers a compelling firsthand account of a journey through the Himalayas, a region that continues to inspire awe and wonder in those who dare to venture into its untamed beauty. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333712594_0
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