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Rakaposhi

by Mike Banks

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Relates the story of two attempts on the summit in 1956 and 1958. Concisely and enjoyably written by a military man, there is the minimum of clutter to distract from the business at hand. (

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Sports and Leisure

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796.522The arts › Recreational and performing arts › Athletic and outdoor sports and games › Outdoor leisure › Exploring geological features › Mountains, hills and rocks

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DS486.R32History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania › Asia › History of Asia › India (Bharat) › Local history and description

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