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Peaks and glaciers of Nun Kun: a record of pioneer-exploration and mountaineering in the Punjab Himalaya [Hardcover]

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A detailed account of pioneer exploration and mountaineering expeditions in the Punjab Himalaya, focusing on the peaks and glaciers of Nun Kun. This hardcover chronicle documents the daring adventures and scientific observations of early mountain explorers in one of the world’s most challenging regions.

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Peaks and Glaciers of Nun Kun is a comprehensive historical record of mountaineering expeditions and pioneer exploration in the Punjab Himalaya. Written by renowned explorers William Hunter Workman and Fanny Bullock Workman, this hardcover volume combines thrilling adventure narratives with detailed geographical and scientific documentation.

The book chronicles the authors’ expeditions to Nun Kun, capturing the challenges of high-altitude mountaineering in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through vivid descriptions and meticulous observations, readers gain insight into the glacial formations, topography, and the explorers’ groundbreaking work in mapping previously uncharted territories.

This work stands as a valuable historical document for mountaineers, geographers, and adventure enthusiasts, offering a window into the heroic age of Himalayan exploration when such journeys required exceptional courage and determination.

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Author

William Hunter Workman Fanny Bullock Workman

Publisher

‏ : ‎ Gyan Publishing House

ISBN

9789374475065

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