Description: In Farthest Burma. The Record of an Arduous Journey of Exploration and Research Through the Unknown Frontier Territory of Burma and Tibet. By Captain F. Kingdon Ward and printed in London by Seeley, Service and Co. 1921, 303 pp. 8.75” x 6”, hardcover full cloth. In good condition, with light rubbing and wear to boards. Light wear and loss to binding on spine. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Some markings at front and rear. Includes foldout map in good condition at rear, along with a variety of advertisements. Nicely illustrated with black-and-white photographs throughout. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce early edition of the author’s travels in Burma and Tibet’s in 1914. Frank Kingdon-Ward (1885-1958) was a British botanist and explorer, who during the travels ascended Imaw Bun, the highest mountain in the area. A fascinating account of the explorer’s botanical research, accompanied by his numerous conversations with local groups. COLT1921AHKBaj2586
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: F. Kingdon Ward
Region: Asia
Publisher: Seeley, Service & Co.
Topic: Travel
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1921
