The great arc: the dramatic tale of how India was mapped and Everest was named / John Keay
2001, Reprinted Edition. London: HarperCollins. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Item #325915
ISBN: 9780006531234
Physical description: xxi, 182 p., [14] p. of plates: ill., maps; 20 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Lambton, William Journeys India. Everest, George Journeys India. Lambton, William Voyages and travels India. Everest, George Voyages and travels India. India. Great Trigonometrical Survey History. Great Trigonometrical Survey of India. Geodesy Himalaya Mountains History 19th century. Topographical surveying India History 19th century. Longitude Measurement History 19th century. Scientific expeditions India History 19th century. Geodesy - India - History - 19th century. Everest, Mount (China and Nepal); Surveys. India; Surveys History British occupation, 1765-1947. Genre: History,
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