Exploration of the Shaksgam Valley and Aghil Ranges 1926/Kenneth Mason. Reprint. New Delhi, Asian Educational Services, 2004, xii, 182 p., ills., $39. ISBN 81-206-1794-0.

    Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. Rawal Pindi to the Shaksgam. 2. The upper Shaksgam and the Kyagar glacier. 3. The Lungpa Marpo and Lungmo-chhe. 4. The Sa Lungpa and the Aghil Depsang. 5. The Tatar La and the Zug-Shaksgam. 6. The return. 7. Geographical observations and conclusions. 8. The survey. 9. Geology: i. Field observations. ii. Systematic classification of rocks and fossils. 10. Animal life: i. General remarks. ii. Details notes on mammals (Capt. Cave). iii. Captain Cave's collection and observations of birds (Hugh Whistler, F.L.S., F.Z.S.). iv. Butterflies. 11. Flora. 12. Meteorology (Capt. Cave). Appendices: 1. Rations and supplies. 2. Warm clothing and equipment. 3. Transport notes. 4. Note on names. Index.

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