Description
by
Frank Kingdon-Ward (Author)
In 1914, the British plant-collector and explorer, Kingdon-Ward, undertook an expedition of some eight month’s duration along Burma’s eastern frontier and across the headwaters of the Irrawaddy River. Kingdon-Ward’s travel was mostly on foot, through some of the most rugged and impenetrable terrain on earth; his legendary courage and endurance enabled him to prevail, despite significant
impact on his health.
Kingdon-Ward’s keen powers of observation result in an account rich in the details of this previously unknown territory, its flora, fauna and the anthropology of its tribal inhabitants. While primarily a scientific expedition, Kingdon-Ward’s s are, at times, lyrical as he described the majestic landscape through which he travelled.
First published in 1921 and previously long out of print, this work has been one of Kingdon-Ward’s scarcest and most sought-after titles.
Number of Pages: 192Dimensions: 0.57 x 8.54 x 6.1 INIllustrated: YesPublication Date: January 15, 2019
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