- Hardcover: 134 pages
- Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson; illustrated edition edition (8 April 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0297607537
- ISBN-13: 978-0297607533
- Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 18 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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'Thomson tells a story that has to do with politics, ecology and history, as much as with the strenuous adventure in a beautiful setting that his book so vividly celebrates.' (INDEPENDENT (9.4.04) )
'NANDA DEVI is...a spirited homage to a remote, awesome landscape. Rich in detail and light of tone, it teases its stories out slowly and gently and, by playing down the physical discomforts, will make non-climbers wants to travel to the Sanctuary.' (Chris Moss TELEGRAPH (24.4.04) )
'Thomson has a nose for stories...[And] the photographs in Hugh Thomson's book...picture the sensational and, yes, holy landscape in which all the events he describes took place.' (Geoffrey Moorhouse GUARDIAN (24.4.04) )
'fascinating.' (Joe Pontin BRISTOL EVENING POST (17.4.04) )
'Gripping.' (GOOD BOOK GUIDE (1.5.04) )
'the book offers...a welcome escape to somewhere rare and wonderful.' (SUNDAY TIMES (9.5.04) )
'This book eloquently lays out the often bizarre, and always interesting history of this remote area and its explorers, as well as charting the author's own expedition into the sanctuary...Informative, yet never dry, the book offers an insight into place of near mythical status and takes the reader where they will never have the chance to go.' (ADVENTURE TRAVEL (1.5.04) )
'Thomson weaves the story of his own journey to this Himalayan lost Eden with accounts of earlier expeditions, to give a tantalizing glimpse of this fragile, harshly beautiful place.' (GLOBAL (May '04) )
'fascinating.' (WANDERLUST (June/July '04) )
'Thomson effortlessly blends his own experiences and anecdotes from his fellow team members with tales of expeditions past, providing an all-encompassing picture of both the beauty and history of the sanctuary...Thomson's engaging and descriptive style drawns you in, imparting a burning desire to pull on a pair of hiking boots and join him for even the post terrifying of traverses.' (GEOGRAPHICAL (October) )
'NANDA DEVI is...a spirited homage to a remote, awesome landscape. Rich in detail and light of tone, it teases its stories out slowly and gently and, by playing down the physical discomforts, will make non-climbers wants to travel to the Sanctuary.' (Chris Moss TELEGRAPH (24.4.04) )
'Thomson has a nose for stories...[And] the photographs in Hugh Thomson's book...picture the sensational and, yes, holy landscape in which all the events he describes took place.' (Geoffrey Moorhouse GUARDIAN (24.4.04) )
'fascinating.' (Joe Pontin BRISTOL EVENING POST (17.4.04) )
'Gripping.' (GOOD BOOK GUIDE (1.5.04) )
'the book offers...a welcome escape to somewhere rare and wonderful.' (SUNDAY TIMES (9.5.04) )
'This book eloquently lays out the often bizarre, and always interesting history of this remote area and its explorers, as well as charting the author's own expedition into the sanctuary...Informative, yet never dry, the book offers an insight into place of near mythical status and takes the reader where they will never have the chance to go.' (ADVENTURE TRAVEL (1.5.04) )
'Thomson weaves the story of his own journey to this Himalayan lost Eden with accounts of earlier expeditions, to give a tantalizing glimpse of this fragile, harshly beautiful place.' (GLOBAL (May '04) )
'fascinating.' (WANDERLUST (June/July '04) )
'Thomson effortlessly blends his own experiences and anecdotes from his fellow team members with tales of expeditions past, providing an all-encompassing picture of both the beauty and history of the sanctuary...Thomson's engaging and descriptive style drawns you in, imparting a burning desire to pull on a pair of hiking boots and join him for even the post terrifying of traverses.' (GEOGRAPHICAL (October) )
SUNDAY TIMES (9.5.04)
'the book offers...a welcome escape to somewhere rare and wonderful.'
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Author Hugh Thomson admits he is not a mountaineer yet his book `Nanda Devi' is about one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. In 2000 after years of closure by the Indian Government permission was granted for a party to enter the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, a virtually inaccessible lost `Eden'. This enchanting high level area was first reached in 1934 when Eric Shipton and Bill Tilman entered via the Rishi Ganges Gorge, and the 2000 expedition, taking the same approach, was led by Eric's son John. Invited to take part with a mixed group was Hugh Thomson; an explorer, writer and film maker with experience in the Andes and other remote places. As well as eloquently and expressively describing the trek to the Nanda Devi Sanctuary Hugh Thomson comments with sensitivity and empathy (and humour) on fellow travellers, on a variety of individuals and organisations linked to Nanda Devi, and on the people he meets, together with insights to their cultures, religions and politics. He explores the dynamics of the expedition and he probes into the motivation of others, reflecting on differing attitudes and ambitions with Shipton and Tilman compared against the "supremacist climbing culture" of today. The book is a delightful read, but there is not enough of it - just over 100 pages of text - though an additional 24 pages of well chosen colour photographs balance this, and they fit nicely with the narrative. Past incidents like the tragic death of Nanda Devi Unsoeld or the CIA's secretive placing a nuclear powered spying device could have received more attention - and Thomson's own comprehensive Bibliography points the way.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A Potpourri Journey
1 Sep 2008
Format:Hardcover
Thomson has given us one story of a mountain; a story of friendships, adventure, and the real world of people and the politics and beliefs that make the world fascinating, but at times troubling. The cultural lessons of the locals (India) and of the participants were very intriguing.
Written in a straight forward manner, keeping our interest but not making the read a job with complicated plots and subplots.
Recommended to us by someone not interested in mountain adventures, but who never the less enjoyed the book.
Includes color and b/w photos.
Written in a straight forward manner, keeping our interest but not making the read a job with complicated plots and subplots.
Recommended to us by someone not interested in mountain adventures, but who never the less enjoyed the book.
Includes color and b/w photos.
A wonderful book
27 July 2011
Format:Paperback
Once in a while you come across a nice travel write with good detailing. This is one of those books, it captures your imagination and inspires you to go visit Nanda Devi
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