The written record Shipton left of this lifetime's grand obsession with mountain exploration is one of the unique documents in mountaineering literature. This volume collects together for the first time six of his books, all of them long out-of-print and difficult and expensive to obtain.

Eric Shipton: The 6 Mountain-Travel Books

Shipton, Eric

History

MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS+

Nanda Devi; Blank on the Map; Upon That Mountain; Mt. Everest Reconnaissance Expedition 1951; Mountains of Tartary; and Land of Tempest.

Eric Shipton : The 6 Mountain-Travel Books

Perrin, Jim.

The wide-ranging expedition of Eric Shipton and H.W. Tilman in the Garhwal Himalaya in 1934 is regarded as the epitome of adventurous mountaineering. With their Sherpa companions they solved the problem of access to the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, crossed difficult cols, made first ascents, and explored remote, uninhabited valleys. These adventures are recounted in Shipton's wonderfully vivid Nanda Devi, one of the most inspirational mountain-travel books ever written. 
Once access to Nanda Devi was found, it was only a matter of time before a first ascent attempt was mounted. In 1936 Tilman joined an American and British expedition and tells the tale of their successful climb in his restrained, witty account, The Ascent of Nanda Devi. 
This compilation of these classic tales is concluded with further accounts by Shipton of his subsequent surveying expeditions in and around the Sanctuary, which served to mitigate his regret in missing the ascent of Nanda Devi (he was on Everest at the time.) Together, the writings of these two mountaineering legends creates a fascinating adventure tale.

Nanda Devi: Exploration and Ascent

Travel

Tilman, H.W.

Travel Writing

Men Against Everest

Legare Street Press

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Sagwan Press

* Shipton's pioneering treks and climbs in unmapped mountain ranges laid the groundwork for the first ascent of Everest and other Himalayan peaks * A global traveler, he was tapped for Britain’s diplomatic core during World War II * These six books cover Shipton's greatest adventures New paper edition of the classic omnibus "Shipton 6" -- now with foreword by Stephen Venables. Includes complete text of Shipton's six books: -- Nanda Devi -- Blank on the Map -- Upon That Mountain -- Mountains of Tartary -- Mount Everest Reconnaissance Expedition 1951 --- Land of Tempest Eric Shipton’s adventures in the mountains are virtually incomparable. He explored Central Asia, Africa, and South America, making a number of significant first ascents of his own as well as pioneering routes for the first ascents of others. This set of Shipton’s six mountain-travel books, now in paperback, takes readers along on his exploits and expeditions, letting them experience a time in history when vast regions of the world were unknown to all but the indigenous inhabitants.

Eric Shipton: The Six Mountain-Travel Books

World

* One of the greatest explorers of the 20th century * Shipton’s Everest explorations set the stage for its conquest by Edmund Hillary Eric Shipton was an adventurer when adventure meant traveling to places for which no maps existed, scaling mountains whose heights were uncalculated, and encountering people whom no westerner had ever met. That Untravelled World, originally published in 1969, is his autobiography, written near the end of his career, when the passing of time had deepened his reflections on his many accomplishments and companions. Shipton’s story begins with his early childhood, his first climbs in the Alps, his decision to be a coffee farmer rather than attend university, and his early climbs in Africa. He recounts his introduction to Bill Tilman, through a letter Tilman sent asking for advice about climbing Mount Kenya. This introduction lead to one of the most famous climbing partnerships in history―as bonded in pursuit of adventure as Holmes and Moriarty were in solving crimes. In 1951 Shipton led an expedition to explore the south side of Everest. His small party of four (plus Sherpas) explored Everest’s Western Cwm to determine if the South Col could be climbed from there. In 1952, unable to get a permit to climb Everest, Shipton and his team climbed “eleven mountains between 21,000 and 23,000 feet, and a number of smaller peaks.” Shipton was expected to be named the leader of the momentous 1953 British Everest expedition but, surprisingly, John Hunt was chosen instead. Of the slight, Shipton wrote, “I had often deplored the exaggerated publicity accorded to Everest expeditions and the consequent distortion of values. Yet, when it came to the point, I was far from pleased to withdraw from this despised limelight; nor could I fool myself that it was only the manner of my rejection that I minded.” So disappointed was Shipton in being overlooked to lead the Everest summit expedition that he left Britain for South America. He never again returned to the Himalaya yet, as this book reveals, his adventures were far from over.

That Untravelled World: An Autobiography (Legends and Lore)

Sports & Outdoors

Mountaineering

This is the account of one of the finest high altitude climbs yet achieved, the climbers, at the peak of their powers, climbed a major Himalayan face. On their return Scott and MacIntyre wrote this historic text.'

Six Mountain Travel Books: The Alpine-style First-ascent of the South-West Face

Asia

Cordee

'It is often from our setbacks, even our weaknesses, that we derive some of our greatest blessings.'That Untravelled World is the autobiography of one of the greatest adventurers of the twentieth century. Eric Shipton was a pioneering explorer, journeying to places that did not feature on maps and to unexplored mountains, such as the High Dauphin .Shipton describes early childhood days filled with adventures; his first encounter with the high mountains on a visit to the Pyrenees, and the onset of his climbing career inspired by travels in Norway with a friend. He reminisces on first meeting infamous explorer H.W. 'Bill' Tilman, and their first expedition together to Mount Kenya. Tilman and Shipton were later to become one of the most famous climbing partnerships of all time.Filled with anecdotes from different periods of his life, Shipton takes us on his journey from Kilimanjaro and Mount Stanley alongside Tilman, his discovery of the route to the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, summiting Mount Kamet with mountaineering icon Frank Smythe, and multiple expeditions to Everest.First published in 1969, That Untravelled World is the story of an adventurer who, inspired by Edward Whymper, travelled to feral landscapes across the globe, and has in turn inspired generations of climbers and mountaineers.

That Untravelled World: The autobiography of a pioneering mountaineer and explorer

Biographies

Vertebrate Publishing

'As I studied the maps, one thing about them captured my imagination - across this blank space was written one challenging word, "Unexplored"' In 1937 two of the twentieth century's greatest explorers set off to explore an unknown area of the Himalaya, the breath-taking Shaksgam mountains. With a team of surveyors and Sherpas, Eric Shipton and H.W. Tilman located and mapped the land around K2, the second-highest mountain in the world. It was their greatest venture, and one that paved the way for all future mountaineering in that area of the Himalaya. For Shipton and Tilman, exploration was everything, with a summit a welcome bonus, and Blank on the Map is the book that best captures their spirit of adventure. With an observant eye and keen sense of humour, Shipton tells how the expedition entered the unknown Shaksgam mountains, crossing impenetrable gorges, huge rivers and endless snow fields. There's a very human element to Shipton's dealings with his Sherpa friends, and with his Balti porters, some of whom were helpful, while some were less so. The expedition uncovers traces of ancient cultures and visits vibrant modern civilisations living during the last days of the British Empire. Only when all supplies are exhausted, their clothes in tatters and all equipment lost do the men finally return home. A mountain exploration classic.

Blank on the Map: Pioneering Exploration in the Shaksgam Valley and Karakoram Mountains (Eric Shipton: The Mountain Travel Books)

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Eric Shipton: The 6 Mountain-Travel Books

Eric Shipton : The 6 Mountain-Travel Books

Nanda Devi: Exploration and Ascent

Men Against Everest

Men Against Everest

Eric Shipton: The Six Mountain-Travel Books

That Untravelled World: An Autobiography (Legends and Lore)

Six Mountain Travel Books: The Alpine-style First-ascent of the South-West Face

That Untravelled World: The autobiography of a pioneering mountaineer and explorer

Blank on the Map: Pioneering Exploration in the Shaksgam Valley and Karakoram Mountains (Eric Shipton: The Mountain Travel Books)