ARGONAUT BOOKS

For centuries, Himalaya has captivated an illustrious succession of admirers, from explorers, surveyors and sportsmen, to botanists and zoologists, ethnologists and geologists, missionaries and mountaineers. Now historian John Keay introduces us to the myriad mysteries of this vast, confounding and utterly fascinating corner of the planet, and makes the case that it is one of our most essential - and endangered - wonders. Reviews Wonderful … In prose that feels as effortless as it is entertaining, Keay paints a fascinating picture of this magical region, covering ever...Read More