Title: Travel and Ascents in the Basardjusi District, Daghestan.
Author: BAKER, G.P.
Publisher: London: Royal Geographical Society, 1891
Notes & Condition:
The author's Caucasus expedition route is illustrated on the lovely
colour map which accompanies his first-hand reminiscence of mountaineering
adventures and interactions in remote settlements. Map shows the city of Shaki,
formerly Nukha, in northwest Azerbaijan. Also highlighted is Shalbuz-dagh mountain,
considered holy by some, being the final home of King Solomon.
These are original text pages printed in 1891, except the last page, which is in facsimile.
Narrative is 17 pages, plus a fold-out color map. Very good condition, attractively
bound booklet style in modern blue paper covers with label.
Nineteenth Century Mountaineering in the Caucasus - with Map!