PREFACE 



J HE maps which accompany this volume were en- 

 graved for the Royal Geographical Society, and are 

 here reproduced by its permission. Two illustrations 

 made from drawings by Mr. A. D. MacCormich, 

 my old Himalayan companion, originally appeared in 

 the " Alpine "Journal" and I am indebted to the 

 Editor of that publication for permission to use them. 

 I must also not omit to thank Mr. Trevor- Batty e 

 for the drawing of Wiches Land which is here 

 reproduced. 



W. M. C. 



