The exploration and appropriation of the wilderness in the heart of the Western Himalayas has become known as the "Gilgit Game" in recognition of its importance as a crucial episode in the "Great Game"--the century-long rivalry between Russia and British India for control of Central Asia. Indeed, authors from Kipling to Masters have treated this struggle as the epitome of this competition between nations. But as John Keay shows in this fascinating and readable account of an exciting period in colonial India, the real ...
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The exploration and appropriation of the wilderness in the heart of the Western Himalayas has become known as the "Gilgit Game" in recognition of its importance as a crucial episode in the "Great Game"--the century-long rivalry between Russia and British India for control of Central Asia. Indeed, authors from Kipling to Masters have treated this struggle as the epitome of this competition between nations. But as John Keay shows in this fascinating and readable account of an exciting period in colonial India, the real characters in this drama were more than a match for their fictional counterparts. With humor, sympathy, and admiration of this small group of intelligence agents, Keay describes the activities that had such far-reaching repercussions in the region. Through extensive research and his own intimate knowledge of the terrain, Keay sheds new light on the once top secret geographical discoveries made by these men, discoveries they were prevented from publishing during their lifetimes. A fresh look at a little-known aspect of political intrigue, this is the first narrative account of Himalayan exploration set against the backdrop of espionage and military brinkmanship.
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Add this copy of The Gilgit Game: The Explorers of the Western Himalayas to cart. $12.90, like new condition, Sold by Ross Canella Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Saint Petersburg, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Oxford University Press, USA.
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Fine. 277 pages Pristine condition-almost As New. marred only by what appears to be a production problem-a 1/2 in. X 1/4 in cut to the back cover upper spine corner. from the back cover: " The arena was 40, 000 square miles of the world's highest mountains, an unknown and impossibly remote wilderness, which briefly became the flashpoint of Asia".
Add this copy of The Gilgit Game; the Explorers of the Western Himalayas to cart. $22.00, very good condition, Sold by Bucks County Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Doylestown, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Hamden CT, Archon Books, 1979.
Add this copy of The Gilgit Game: The Explorers of the Western Himalayas to cart. $22.50, very good condition, Sold by Martinsbooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1990 by Oxford University Press.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Hardback 264pp text plus bibliography and index Illustrated history of the early explorers. Very good copy with one small stain on page edges. This is an edition published for sale "in India and Pakistan only". Previous owner's signature on end paper.
Add this copy of The Gilgit Game: the Explorers of the Western Himalayas to cart. $25.49, good condition, Sold by BooksRun rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Philadelphia, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Archon Books.
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Collectable, very good. Book and jacket almost like new. Published by Archon Books, . Book as new except page edges not quite pristine. Jacket has slightest wear, original price sticker on front flap. ** We are a small family business selling fine new and pre-owned books online since 1999. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA. **Your purchase supports our town's public library.
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Add this copy of The Gilgit Game: the Explorers of the Western Himalayas to cart. $34.95, very good condition, Sold by Flamingo Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Menifee, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Archon Books.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 8x5x1; 1982 reprint, John Murray (London), 5 3/4 x 8 7/8 inches tall pale blue cloth hardcover in publisher's unclipped dust jacket, gilt lettering to spine, copiously illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps, xiii, 277 pp. Ink prior owner name to top margin of blank front free-endpaper. Otherwise, a very good to near fine copy-clean, bright and unmarked-in a very good dust jacket which is nicely preserved and displayed in a clear archival Brodart sleeve. ~SP36~ [2.0P] The exploration and appropriation of the wilderness in the heart of the Western Himalayas has become known as the 'Gilgit Game' in recognition of its importance as a crucial episode in the 'Great Game'-the century-long rivalry between Russia and British India for control of Central Asia. Indeed, authors from Kipling to Masters have treated this struggle as the epitome of this competition between nations. But as John Keay shows in this fascinating and readable account of an exciting period in colonial India, the real characters in this drama were more than a match for their fictional counterparts. With humor, sympathy, and admiration of this small group of intelligence agents, Keay describes the activities that had such far-reaching repercussions in the region. Through extensive research and his own intimate knowledge of the terrain, Keay sheds new light on the once top secret geographical discoveries made by these men, discoveries they were prevented from publishing during their lifetimes. A fresh look at a little-known aspect of political intrigue, this is the first narrative account of Himalayan exploration set against the backdrop of espionage and military brinkmanship.
Add this copy of The Gilgit Game: the Explorers of the Western Himalayas to cart. $35.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Archon Books.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. First American edition. 277pp. Bright blue reinforced cloth. Scattered foxing, near fine in a near fine lightly foxed and age-toned dustwrapper, short tears on edges.
Add this copy of Gilgit Game: the Explorers of the Western Himalayas, to cart. $37.00, very good condition, Sold by Shoemaker Booksellers rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gettysburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Archon Books.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 277 pp. incl. index. Sky blue leatherette. Text block fore-edge lightly soil-spotted, else very good. Half-tone illus. Printed dj; sl rubbed, else very good. Himalayas: site of empire territory race between England and Russia in the 19th century.
