The book may have numerous typos or missing text. It is not illustrated or indexed. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website. You can also preview the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a trial membership in the publisher's book club where they can select from more than a million books for free. Original Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Publication date: 1886 Subjects: Himalaya Mountains; Himalaya mountains; History / Asia / China; History / Asia / India
if you set aside the prejudice and racist inclinations of the author this is quite a pleasant read. Bear in mind it is a product of a time when such thoughts were popular opinion.