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This is a reprint edition of the original book, first published in 1912. The entire book is printed in black and white. About The Book: Karakoram and Western Himalaya 1909: An Account of the Expedition is a comprehensive narrative of the 1909 Italian expedition to the Karakoram, led by Luigi Amedeo di Savoia, Duke of the Abruzzi, and documented by Filippo De Filippi. The book details their ambitious attempt to climb K2, then the highest unclimbed peak, along with extensive geographic, geological, and ethnographic observations. Richly illustrated with maps and photographs, it remains a landmark work in the history of Himalayan exploration and high-altitude mountaineering. About The Author: Filippo De Filippi (1869–1938) was an Italian physician, mountaineer, explorer, and writer known for his contributions to scientific exploration in Asia. He participated in and led several important expeditions, including the Duke of the Abruzzi’s 1909 expedition to K2 and his own 1913–1914 scientific mission to Central Asia. De Filippi meticulously documented geography, geology, and ethnography. His richly detailed writings and photographs advanced knowledge of the Himalayas, Karakoram, and surrounding regions, bridging science and adventure during the golden age of exploration.About The Author: Luigi Amedeo di Savoia, Duke of the Abruzzi (1873–1933), was an Italian prince, naval officer, explorer, and mountaineer. Renowned for his daring expeditions, he led significant explorations including the first ascent of Mount Saint Elias (1897), an Arctic expedition toward the North Pole (1899–1900), and a historic attempt on K2 in the Karakoram (1909), which set a world altitude record at the time. He later contributed to agricultural development in Italian Somaliland. Luigi Amedeo remains a legendary figure in exploration history. The Title 'Karakoram And Western Himalaya 1909: An Account Of The Expedition written/authored/edited by Filippo De Filippi, Luigi Amedeo di Savoia', publishe