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    Reference 642 (1732)
    Category Other travel
    Author Reeves, E. A (Vol I, with some additions and revision by other hands), (Vol II edited by the secretary with the help of many travellers)
    Title HINTS TO TRAVELLERS, Eleventh Edition Vol I & II.
    Publishing Information London: The Royal Geographical Society, 1935, (1944 reprint) & 1938, (1947 reprint).
    Description 11th Edition; Volume I, - Survey and Field Astronomy; vii, 448 pages, [xvi, advertisements], map wallet to back cover containing 2 astronomical charts. Vol II Organisation and equipment scientific observation health, sickness, and injury. xvi, 286 pages. Both volumes illustrated with numerous diagrams and black and white photos, index and publishers adverts. Original covers in unclipped dust jackets. Shelf wear, previous owners names on front end papers, contents clean, dust jackets grubby, mended splits, old Sellotape marks. Comprehensive volume covering all aspects of expeditions before and after the Second World War. Serious books for would be travellers and expedition leaders of the middle 20th century. Full of hidden gems, a great book to dip in and out of "The Yak does not like the scent of a European who should not stand near during loading" "Donkeys are useful for men to ride, but not for loads. They cannot go long stages, they are slow, and they drown in rivers."
    Price £150.00
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