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China to ChitralDiscover the captivating journey captured in 'China to Chitral', a remarkable travel book by H. W. Tilman that whisks you away from Central China to the majestic landscapes of the Karakoram Mountains. With fascinating details about Tilman's adventurous trek across Sinkiang, the Gobi Desert, and the vast expanses of the Takla Makan Desert, this paperback edition invites you into the heart of exploration during a notable era. Published by Lodestar Books
Discover the captivating journey captured in 'China to Chitral', a remarkable travel book by H.W. Tilman that whisks you away from Central China to the majestic landscapes of the Karakoram Mountains. With fascinating details about Tilman's adventurous trek across Sinkiang, the Gobi Desert, and the vast expanses of the Takla Makan Desert, this paperback edition invites you into the heart of exploration during a notable era. Published by Lodestar Books on January 26, 2017, this 184-page adventure story presents Tilman's keen observations and subtle wit as he navigates through regions steeped in rich history and cultural traditions. Ideal for readers interested in travel literature, mountain exploration, and historical accounts of the mid-20th century, 'China to Chitral' is a must-have for your bookshelf. Immerse yourself in the authenticity of his encounters, the landscapes he traverses, and the people he meets—including the resilient Kirghiz and Kazakh tribes. Whether you're an avid traveler, a history buff, or simply looking for an engaging read about remote regions, this book offers insights that resonate today. Order now and journey with Tilman through one of the most intriguing parts of our world. Delivery information: Shipping is prompt and reliable, ensuring that your copy of 'China to Chitral' reaches you swiftly, so you can start your adventure without delay.CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 156 x 216 mm
Pages: 184
Bind: paperback
Author: H. W. Tilman Publisher: Lodestar Books
Publication Date: 26-01-2017
Upon this trackless waste of snow, cut by a shrewd wind, they sat down and wept. In China to Chitral H.W. â€Bill’ Tilman completes one of his great post-war journeys. He travels from Central China, crossing Sinkiang, the Gobi and Takla Makan deserts, before escaping to a crumbling British Empire with a crossing of the Karakoram to the new nation of Pakistan. In 1951 there still persisted a legend that a vast mountain, higher than Everest, was to be found in the region, a good enough reason it seems for Tilman to traverse the land, â€a land shut in on three sides by vast snow ranges whose glacial streams nourish the oases and upon whose slopes the yaks and camels graze side by side; where in their felt yurts the Kirghiz and Kazak live much as they did in the days of Genghis Khan, except now they no longer take a hand in the devastation of Europe’. Widely regarded as some of Tilman’s finest travel writing, China to Chitral is full of understatement and laconic humour, with descriptions of disastrous attempts on unclimbed mountains with Shipton, including Bogdo Ola—an extension of the mighty Tien Shan mountains—and the Chakar Aghil group near Kashgar on the old silk road. His command of the Chinese language—five words, all referring to food—proves less than helpful in his quest to find a decent meal: â€fortunately, in China there are no ridiculous hygienic regulations on the sale of food’. Tilman also has several unnerving encounters with less-than-friendly
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