\n‚As I studied the maps, one thing about them captured my imagination – across
\nthis blank space was written one challenging word, «Unexplored»‚<\/p>\n
In 1937 two of the twentieth century’s greatest explorers set off to explore
\nan unknown area of the Himalaya, the breath-taking Shaksgam mountains. <\/p>\n
With a team of surveyors and Sherpas, Eric Shipton and H.W. Tilman located and
\nmapped the land around K2, the second-highest mountain in the world. It was
\ntheir greatest venture, and one that paved the way for all future
\nmountaineering in that area of the Himalaya. For Shipton and Tilman,
\nexploration was everything, with a summit a welcome bonus, and Blank on the
\nMap is the book that best captures their spirit of adventure.<\/p>\n
With an observant eye and keen sense of humour, Shipton tells how the
\nexpedition entered the unknown Shaksgam mountains, crossing impenetrable
\ngorges, huge rivers and endless snow fields. There’s a very human element to
\nShipton’s dealings with his Sherpa friends, and with his Balti porters, some
\nof whom were helpful, while some were less so. <\/p>\n
The expedition uncovers traces of ancient cultures and visits vibrant modern
\ncivilisations living during the last days of the British Empire. Only when all
\nsupplies are exhausted, their clothes in tatters and all equipment lost do the
\nmen finally return home. A mountain exploration classic. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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