ROSS, Malcolm

Aorangi; or, The Heart of the Southern Alps, New Zealand.

Wellington: George Didsbury, 1892. First Edition. 8vo. Wrappers. pp 64, complete with 4 folding maps, diagrams and plates. Original printed stiff wrappers. Previous owner's name (Dennistown, Peel Forest, NZ) on front cover. Malcolm Ross was a noted journalist, author and mountaineer and explorer. He provides a comprehensive guide to the various routes to Mt Cook, Aorangi, including information on coaching and accommodation. Then there is an extensive description of the mountains with folding sketches and maps. Very nice rare copy. Very Good. Item #019505

Price: $1,543.28 NZD