Legendary Maps From The Himalayan Club (English, Hardcover, Kapadia Harish)
Book Details
Imprint: Roli Books Pvt Ltd
Publication Year: FEBRUARY
Contributors
Author Info: Harish Kapadia has made a unique contribution to our knowledge of the Himalaya: as editor of the Himalayan Journal, one of the most authoritative and comprehensive records of exploratory activity in the Himalaya; through his numerous books and as a leader and organiser of countless expeditions over the last 50 years. Harish has personally climbed more than 30 Himalayan peaks, many of them first ascents. He has also crossed more than 150 Himalayan passes to explore different valleys. Harish has received many awards including the Royal âÂÂPatronâÂÂs MedalâÂÂ, by the Royal Geographical Society, the first Indian to receive this highest adventure award after 125 years. The President of India honoured him with the prestigious âÂÂTensing Norgay National Adventure Awardâ (2003) for Life Time achievements, and he also received the âÂÂKing Albert I Mountain Awardâ in Switzerland and Piolets DâÂÂor Asia 2017, UIAAA, considered as the Oscar award of mountaineering.
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Length: 171 mm
Depth: 2.2
Weight: 950 gr
