Trans-Himalaya. Discoveries and adventures in Tibet

Hedin, Sven

Published by Macmillan and Company Limited, London, 1909

About this Item

First edition of volumes II and III, second printing of volume I; 3 volumes, 8vo; 545 illustrations after photographs and sketches by Hedin (8 in color) on 297 plates, 14 maps (4 folding in color); original crimson cloth gilt-stamped on upper covers and spines, t.e.g.; light overall wear, spine ends rubbed and with small cracks; lower hinge on volume II starting; otherwise a good, clean, sound set. Hedin's account of his travels in the previously unexplored areas of the Himalayas. He tracked the sources of the Brahmaputra and Indus Rivers, endured blizzards at 15,000 feet, disguised himself as a Ladaki to escape capture by Tibetan authorities, and successfully charted the main geographical lines. Yakushi H177c.

Seller Inventory # 67835

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Trans-Himalaya. Discoveries and adventures in Tibet
• Publisher: Macmillan and Company Limited, London
• Publication Date: 1909
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Seller catalogs:
  • Asia
  • Himalayas
  • Exploration
  • Tibet