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In the Ice World of Himalaya by Workman, Fanny (1859-1925) and William
Second Edition
- Bookseller: Craftsbury Antiquarian Books
 (US)
- Bookseller Inventory #: 006969
- Format/binding: Hardcover
- Book condition: Very Good
- Illustrator: 2 Folding maps, 67 Photo Plates By Authors
- Edition: Second Edition
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Cassell & Co
- Place: London
- Date published: 1900
- Keywords: Mountaineering, Workman, Himalaya, Intrepid Women, South Asia
Book Description
London: Cassell & Co, 1900. This was the first expedition of the Workmans (of five) into the highest Himalayas, reaching the Korakoram Pass in 1898-99. Original brown cloth, with white title on the front and bright gilt title on the spine. Pages xvi, 204 with glossary. Fanny was from New England, intrepid, steely, determined and brave (see Wayward Women, page 30, by Jane Robinson). The Workman surveying precision is said to not have been the best, but the writing of their adventures is. Protected in a clear, mylar dustjacket. Quite a scarce book. Neate W124. . Second Edition. Cloth. Very Good. Illus. by 2 Folding maps, 67 Photo Plates By Authors. 8 Vo.
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