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Khangchendzonga : Sacred Summit (HB)
Author(s): Pema Wangchuk / Mita Zulca
Price: Rs.1000.00
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Published: 2007
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A new history of Kanchenjunga! Much has been written about various expeditions to Kanchenjunga (28,208’), but never has a book detailed so much the myths and legends of the grand peak and what it means to the people who live in its shadows. Wangchuk and Zulca, well known and respected journalists in Sikkim, spent two years researching this multifaceted book. Chapters cover what Khangchendzonga means to Buddhism, mapping, early explorers, Alexander Kellas, early expeditions, the first ascent in 1955, the Indian Army ascent (1977), the first British ascent (1979), women climbers, the Tiger climbers, the yeti, and more. Profusely illustrated with many period photos. Specifications: 1st, 8vo, pp.375, photo frontis, 250 bw photos (1 fldg), 18 sketches (1 color & 1 bw fldg), 2 maps (1 color fldg), pictorial cloth
A new history of Kanchenjunga! Much has been written about various expeditions to Kanchenjunga (28,208’), but never has a book detailed so much the myths and legends of the grand peak and what it means to the people who live in its shadows. Wangchuk and Zulca, well known and respected journalists in Sikkim, spent two years researching this multifaceted book. Chapters cover what Khangchendzonga means to Buddhism, mapping, early explorers, Alexander Kellas, early expeditions, the first ascent in 1955, the Indian Army ascent (1977), the first British ascent (1979), women climbers, the Tiger climbers, the yeti, and more. Profusely illustrated with many period photos. Specifications: 1st, 8vo, pp.375, photo frontis, 250 bw photos (1 fldg), 18 sketches (1 color & 1 bw fldg), 2 maps (1 color fldg), pictorial cloth
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