In the 1860s, Captain Thomas Montgomerie trained natives to be surveyors, and had them explore the region covertly. These men, known as pundits, were disguised as lamas (holy men). This book talks about these servants of the Raj who managed to map the Himalayas and Tibet, helping the British to consolidate their rule in the Indian sub-continent.
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In the 1860s, Captain Thomas Montgomerie trained natives to be surveyors, and had them explore the region covertly. These men, known as pundits, were disguised as lamas (holy men). This book talks about these servants of the Raj who managed to map the Himalayas and Tibet, helping the British to consolidate their rule in the Indian sub-continent.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 9780750942003.
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Fine. First Edition with dust jacket & SIGNED BY AUTHOR + previous owners name and presentation plate Rare and Collectable-will send out 1st class post within 12 hours of receipt of order.
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F in F jacket. F/F. 8vo. original charcoal boards gilt in dustwrapper; pp. [xviii (last blank)], 206, with 3 maps and 17 illustrations. A fine copy, as new.
