G'day folks, Some of you may not have heard of these interesting books. ooroo Begin forwarded message: Pagoda Tree Press are pleased to announce the publication of another title in our ongoing series of reprints of rare Himalayan Guide books. Full details of this book and all other titles, are also available on our web site at: http://web.me.com/hughashleyrayner/pagodatreepress.com/Routes_in_the_Western-Himalayas_1922.html Please contact Pagoda Tree Press, if you would like to order a copy of any of these new titles With Best Wishes, Hugh Rayner Routes in the Western-Himalaya, Kashmir, &c. Volume I Pûnch, Kashmir, Ladakh. By Major Kenneth Mason, M.C., R.E., Officiating Deputy Superintendent, Survey of India. First published in 1922; the original of this work is now extremely rare, and is reprinted now by Pagoda Tree Press for the first time since the 2nd and final impression of 1929. The compiler, Major Kenneth Mason, of the Survey of India, was an experienced Himalayan traveller and surveyor; (who in later life, went on to write the seminal history of Himalayan exploration ‘Abode of Snow’) and in producing this important route planner he extensively revised and enlarged part of Col. T. G. Montgomerie’s original 1865 Himalayan Route Guide. Entitled Volume I, 1 it details all the major western trans-Himalayan routes, in Kashmir, Punch and Ladakh; detailing distances, Dak Bungalows and Rest Houses, bridges, fodder etc. This new edition has been completely re-typset, but still retains the style, layout and pagination of the original, and is an invaluable reference source for anyone travelling in the region, and for all researchers of Himalayan travel, mountaineering and exploration. It also contains as an additional appendix, the supplementary notes and corrections, as issued by the Survey of India in 1925. Format: A5 PB. pp:288. with 2 b/w folding index maps. ISBN: 978-1904289-6 7-8 Price: £20.00 Publication Date: April 18th 2010 1 . Note: The projected companion Volume II, was unfortunately never published, however; due to the severe financial problems in the Survey of India, during the Great Depression. We have also just produced a revised edition of the following title; which is now in print again: NAINI TAL AND THE KUMAUN LAKES An Anthology of Three Early Guide Books Compiled & Edited by Hugh Rayner A compilation of 3 scarce early guide books to the region: ‘Naini Tal & the Kumaun Lakes’ by C. W. Murphy; first published in 1921; ‘Naini Tal A Historical and Descriptive Account’, first published in 1928 and finally, ‘Angling in the Kumaun Lakes’ by W. Walker, first published in 1888. It is well illustrated, with both the plates and maps from the original works, as well as an additional selection of other early photographs of the area. Format: A5 in soft covers. pp172. ISBN: 978-1904289-15-9. Price: £16.00 Plus postage; at cost: UK 1st class: £1.08 Worldwide Airmail: £3.81 Worldwide Surface Mail: £1.91 EEC Airmail: £2.16 We are also now stocking copies of another new title, by Terrier Press, which you may well find of interest: FORGOTTEN REGIMENTS Regular and Volunteer Units of the British Far East By Barry Renfrew This is a fascinating account of the Indian and other soldiers who served, often far from their homes, in the regular and volunteer military units of Britain’s Far Eastern empire. It is a compelling slice of Indian and Far Eastern military and social history in the high noon of empire. Units covered range from the Punjabis of the Hong Kong Regiment to the Sikhs of the Malay States Guides and the Hong Kong-Singapore Royal Artillery along with Burmese, Chinese, Malay and European formations. Drawing on rare archival sources and first-hand memoirs, each unit is brought alive with detailed accounts of their history, war service and the men who served in them. It belongs on the book shelf of anyone interested in the history of British India and the Empire. Recent reviews of Forgotten Regiments: * “Highly recommended.” Indian Military Historical Society * “It is a fascinating account of hitherto little known and unrecognised military units who richly deserve their recorded place in history. This has now been achieved by this well researched and well written book.” Royal United Services of Victoria (Australia) * “It succeeds admirably.” Chowkidar, BACSA * “Don’t ignore this new work.” The Bulletin, Military History Society Published by: Terrier Press, London. 2009. 1st edition. Format: 8vo case printed hardback; pp:viii/246, with b/w illustrations. ISBN: 978-0- 9563175-0-6 (R.R.P. £25.00) Special Offer PTP Price: £20.00 Postage: UK 2nd class £3.50