The Call of the Snowy Hispar: A Narrative of Exploration and Mountaineering on the Northern Frontier of India [Hardcover] - Couverture rigide

William Hunter Workman And Fanny Bullock Workman

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ISBN 10 : 9369201106 ISBN 13 : 9789369201105

Editeur : Gyan Publishing House, 2025

Synopsis

About The Book: The Call of the Snowy Hispar: A Narrative of Exploration and Mountaineering on the Northern Frontier of India (1911) is a detailed account by William Hunter and Fanny Bullock Workman of their mountaineering expeditions in the Hispar region of northern India. The book documents their exploration of the Karakoram mountain range, highlighting the challenges they faced while navigating difficult terrain and engaging in high-altitude climbing. It also offers rich descriptions of the geography, people, and culture encountered during their travels. The Workmans' perseverance and achievements in these remote areas contributed to their legacy in mountaineering and exploration. About The Author: William Hunter Workman (1847-1937) was an American explorer and mountaineer renowned for pioneering expeditions with his wife, Fanny Bullock Workman. They embarked on groundbreaking journeys, including a bicycle tour through the Atlas Mountains and Sahara (Algerian Memories) and mountaineering in India (The Call of the Snowy Hispar). His work in the Himalayas and Karakoram expanded geographical and cultural knowledge, cementing his legacy in early exploration literature and Fanny Bullock Workman : Fanny Bullock Workman (1859-1925) was an American geographer, mountaineer, and travel writer. She set women’s altitude records and co-wrote eight travel books with her husband, William Hunter Workman. A staunch advocate for women's rights, she broke barriers in mountaineering and cycling, proving women could excel in demanding pursuits. The Title 'The Call of the Snowy Hispar: A Narrative of Exploration and Mountaineering on the Northern Frontier of India written/authored/edited by William Hunter Workman and Fanny Bullock Workman', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369201105 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 512 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book i

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Gyan Publishing House
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9369201106
• ISBN 13: 9789369201105
• Reliure: Hardcover
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