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About The Book: William Martin Conway's exploration of the Karakoram Himalayas in 1892 was a landmark achievement in mountaineering and mapping. As part of a Royal Geographical Society expedition, he surveyed over 5,180 square kilometers of the region, contributing significantly to the understanding of the Karakoram range. Conway made the first recorded ascent of a subsidiary peak of Baltoro Kangri, and his mapping efforts were highly regarded, earning him the Founder's Medal from the Royal Geographical Society in 1905. His pioneering work in the Karakoram, including surveying glaciers and mountains, played a crucial role in the region's subsequent exploration. About The Author: William Martin Conway (1856–1937) was an English art critic, politician, mountaineer, and academic. A prominent figure in exploration, he led expeditions to the Andes, Spitsbergen, and the Himalayas, earning accolades such as the Royal Geographical Society's Founder's Medal. Conway was also a noted art scholar, publishing works on Albrecht Dürer and woodcuts. He held academic positions, including Professor of Art at University College, Liverpool, and Slade Professor at Cambridge. Politically, he served as a Conservative MP from 1918 to 1931. Knighted in 1895, he was made a peer in 1931. Conway passed away in 1937. The Title 'Climbing And Exploration in the Karakoram Himalayas written/authored/edited by William Martin Conway', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369204649 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 140 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.