Lure of Everest: Story of the First Indian Expedition
Author(s):
Singh, Brigadier Gyan
Copyright: 1961, Ministry Info & Broadcasting, Delhi
Specifications: 1st, 8vo, pp.xi, 212, color frontis, 64 bw photos, 3 maps, sketches, appendices, map eps, tan cloth
Condition: signed Richard Irvin, cloth rubbed, vg+
Singh was Principal of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling when he led this first all-Indian attempt on Everest in 1960. Although unsuccessful they did reach 8,625 metres. From the collection of American mountaineer Richard Irvin with his signature. Neate S77, SB S35, Yak S246.