* Shipton's pioneering treks and climbs in unmapped mountain ranges laid the groundwork for the first ascent of Everest and other Himalayan peaks* A global traveler; he was tapped for Britain’s diplomatic core during World War II * These six books cover Shipton's greatest adventuresNew paper edition of the classic omnibus "Shipton 6" -- now with foreword by Stephen Venables. Includes complete text of Shipton's six books:-- Nanda Devi-- Blank on the Map-- Upon That Mountain-- Mountains of Tartary-- Mount Everest Reconnaissance Expedition 1951--- Land of TempestEric Shipton’s adventures in the mountains are virtually incomparable. He explored Central Asia; Africa; and South America; making a number of significant first ascents of his own as well as pioneering routes for the first ascents of others. This set of Shipton’s six mountain-travel books; now in paperback; takes readers alongon his exploits and expeditions; letting them experience a time in history when vast regions of the world were unknown to all but the indigenous inhabitants.
#2827670 in Books Westholme Publishing 2007-10-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.50 x .60 x 5.00l; .53 #File Name: 1594160562216 pages
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