White mountain : a cultural adventure through the Himalayas /

Home to mythical kingdoms, battles and expeditions, and magical beasts, the Himalayas have always loomed tall in our imaginations. Twigger takes a journey through the history of the world's greatest mountain range, and explores them as a central hub of the world's religion, as well as a cl...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Twigger, Robert (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Pegasus Books, [2017]
Subjects:	Himalaya Mountains Region > History. Himalaya Mountains Region > Social life and customs. Himalaya Mountains Region > Wars. Himalaya Mountains Region > Description and travel. Mountaineers > Himalaya Mountains Region > Anecdotes. HISTORY / Expeditions & Discoveries. SPORTS & RECREATION / Mountaineering. TRAVEL / Special Interest / Adventure.

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Summary:	Home to mythical kingdoms, battles and expeditions, and magical beasts, the Himalayas have always loomed tall in our imaginations. Twigger takes a journey through the history of the world's greatest mountain range, and explores them as a central hub of the world's religion, as well as a climber's challenge and a traveler's dream.
Physical Description:	458 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 441-445) and index.
ISBN:	9781681775357 1681775352