Ascent Nanda Devi by Tilman (117 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'I believe we so far forgot ourselves as to shake hands on it.' H. W. Tilman, on reaching the summit of Nanda Devi. In 1934, after fifty years of trying, mountaineers finally gained access to the Nanda Devi Sanctuary in the Garhwal Himalaya. Two years later an expedition led by H.W. Tilman reached the summit of Nanda Devi. At over 25,000 feet, it was the highest mountain to be climbed until 1950. The Ascent of Nanda Devi, Tilman's account of the climb, has been widely hailed as a classic. Keenly observed, well informed and at times hilariously funny, it is as close to a 'conventional' mountaineering account as Tilman could manage. Beginning with the history of the mountain ('there was none') and the expedition's arrival in India, Tilman recounts the build-up and approach to the climb. Writing in his characteristic dry style, he tells how Sherpas are hired, provisions are gathered (including 'a mouth-blistering sauce containing 100 per cent chillies') and the climbers head into the hills, towards Nanda Devi. Superbly parodied in The Ascent of Rum Doodle by W.E. Bowman, The Ascent of Nanda Devi was among the earliest accounts of a climbing expedition to be published. Much imitated but rarely matched, it remains one of the best. AUTHOR: Harold William 'Bill' Tilman (1898-1977) was among the greatest adventurers of his time, a pioneering mountaineer and sailor who held exploration above all else. Tilman joined the army at seventeen and was twice awarded the Military Cross for bravery during WWI. After the war Tilman left for Africa, establishing himself as a coffee grower. He met Eric Shipton and began their famed mountaineering partnership, traversing Mount Kenya and climbing Kilimanjaro. Turning to the Himalaya, Tilman went on two Mount Everest expeditions, reaching 27,000 feet without oxygen in 1938. In 1936 he made the first ascent of Nanda Devi-the highest mountain climbed until 1950. He was the first European to climb in the remote Assam Himalaya, he delved into Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor and he explored extensively in Nepal, all the while developing a mountaineering style characterised by its simplicity and emphasis on exploration. It was perhaps logical then that Tilman would eventually buy the pilot cutter Mischief-not with the intention of retiring from travelling, but to access remote mountains. For twenty-two years Tilman sailed Mischief and her successors to Patagonia, where he crossed the vast ice cap, and to Baffin Island to make the first ascent of Mount Raleigh. He made trips to Greenland, Spitsbergen and the South Shetlands, before disappearing in the South Atlantic Ocean in 1977. In 1936 an expedition led by H.W. Tilman reached the summit of Nanda Devi in the Garhwal Himalaya. At over 25,000 feet, it was the highest mountain to be climbed until 1950. The Ascent of Nanda Devi is Tilman's well-observed and humorous record of the climb. One of the earliest climbing expedition books to be published, it is regarded as a classic. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. pp. 212.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 2015 edition. 212 pages. 8.43x5.85x0.73 inches. In Stock.

Softcover. Condition: As New. Remainder Mark bottom edge; else Fine. 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.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Light edge wear. A nice, bright copy. ; B&W Illustrations and plates; 8vo; 287 pages.

Condition: New. In 1936 an expedition led by H.W. Tilman reached the summit of Nanda Devi in the Garhwal Himalaya. At over 25,000 feet, it was the highest mountain to be climbed until 1950. The Ascent of Nanda Devi is Tilman's well-observed and humorous record of the climb. One of the earliest climbing expedition books to be published, it is regarded as a classic. Series: Tilman: The Collected Edition. Num Pages: 212 pages, black and white photographs and maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FKAH; BGA; RGBS; WSZG; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 360. . 2015. New edition. Paperback. . . . .…

Condition: New. pp. 212.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dustwrapper. 1st Edition. The fep has an inscription dated 1937 and a missing piece to edge has been replaced.

Condition: New. pp. 212.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Light scuffing on cover. Wear, creasing, and short tears on jacket edge. Bumps on board corners and edges. Soiling on page edge.

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. DJ has slight sunfade. ; B and w photos; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 902 pages.

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Condition: New. In 1936 an expedition led by H.W. Tilman reached the summit of Nanda Devi in the Garhwal Himalaya. At over 25,000 feet, it was the highest mountain to be climbed until 1950. The Ascent of Nanda Devi is Tilman's well-observed and humorous record of the climb. One of the earliest climbing expedition books to be published, it is regarded as a classic. Series: Tilman: The Collected Edition. Num Pages: 212 pages, black and white photographs and maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FKAH; BGA; RGBS; WSZG; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 360. . 2015. New edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good+++. Bright and attractive trade paperback. A compilation of the classic mountain-exploration books Nanda Devi and the Ascent of Nanda Devi. Former owners name on inside flap of front cover. 2000. Remainder mark to head of page ends and light wear to spine. Nice solid copy. With Photographs (illustrator).…

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