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The Call of the Snowy Hispar by William Hunter Workman; Fanny Bullock WorkmanReview by: R. M. BrownBulletin of the American Geographical Society, Vol. 43, No. 12 (1911), pp. 929-930Published by: American Geographical SocietyStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/200482 .

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Part II is headed "Particulars of Companies working tin properties in North- ern Nigeria." In this section, twenty or more companies are listed, each report being in the form of a prospectus, showing capital invested, naming directors and describing the areas under the control of the various companies. Part III is a copy of the new mining regulations for Northern Nigeria. At the end of the book and comprising about two-fifths of it, are pictures and plates. Among them are 234 photographs, mostly of scenes throughout Nigeria, four maps which show Southern Nigeria, Northern Nigeria and the railroad routes, and z2 plans of the different tin fields. The book also gives much general inform- ation concerning the protectorate. R. M. BROWN.

ASIA

The Call of the Snowy Hispar. A Narrative of Exploration and Moun-

taineering on the Northern Frontier of India. By William Hunter Workman, M.A., M.D., and Fanny Bullock Workman. With an Appendix by Count Dr. Cesare Calciati and Dr. Mathias Koncza. xvi and 288 pp., maps, illustrations, and index. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, I9II. 9q x 6'.

This book is another memorial to the enormous labors of the Workmans in the exploration of the higher Himalayas. The special objective of the expedi- tion of x908 was the investigation of the Hispar glacier and its tributaries.

During previous expeditions the glacier had been seen and the border region had been explored to some extent so that the locality was not altogether a

strange one to the explorers. The expedition left Srinagar late in May and early in June was at Hispar, near the lower terminus of the great glacier, by the middle of August reached the head of the Hispar ice field at Hispar Pass, a point which had been attained in a previous expedition, and entered Srinagar again in October.

The book is a story of every detail of the journey, including the equipment, the problem of coolie transport and the arrangement for the commissariat ser- vice as well as the accounts of marches and attainments. The absorbing chap- ters of the book are IV and VII. In the former, the ascent of Triple Cornice Peak, I9,000 feet, by the way of the Haigatum tributary of the Hispar glacier, accompanied by all the dangers of snow-capped mountain peaks, is described, and what words fail to tell of this accomplishment is shown in well selected photographs. Chapter VII is the climax of the book in that it tells of the ascent of the Biafo-Hispar Watershed Peak, 21,350 feet. From a camp 9,100oo feet high on the flank of the Peak, two parties set out, Dr. Workman with one porter to visit the lower summit and Mrs. Workmaq with three assistants to ascend the main peak. Mrs. Workman's feat in reaching the summit along an arrete, sharp and long, was magnificent in that it was successful. Mach space is given to the troubles with the coolies and this is justified for the reason "that the pro- vince of the explorer is, among other things, to chronicle for the benefit of others the ethnological peculiarities of the inhabitants as well as the features of the regions he investigates." Like the other books of travel written by the Workmans, this book is beautifully illustrated with an abundance of photo- graphs, some of them teleophotographs and others panoramic views, which are carefully selected to explain various phases of the journey. An appendix by two trained surveyors gives us a scientific account of the glacier and its tri- butaries and adds great value to the volume. The map which is the result of their survey is excellent in itself and as a guide to the reader.

Part II is headed "Particulars of Companies working tin properties in North- ern Nigeria." In this section, twenty or more companies are listed, each report being in the form of a prospectus, showing capital invested, naming directors and describing the areas under the control of the various companies. Part III is a copy of the new mining regulations for Northern Nigeria. At the end of the book and comprising about two-fifths of it, are pictures and plates. Among them are 234 photographs, mostly of scenes throughout Nigeria, four maps which show Southern Nigeria, Northern Nigeria and the railroad routes, and z2 plans of the different tin fields. The book also gives much general inform- ation concerning the protectorate. R. M. BROWN.

ASIA

The Call of the Snowy Hispar. A Narrative of Exploration and Moun-

taineering on the Northern Frontier of India. By William Hunter Workman, M.A., M.D., and Fanny Bullock Workman. With an Appendix by Count Dr. Cesare Calciati and Dr. Mathias Koncza. xvi and 288 pp., maps, illustrations, and index. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, I9II. 9q x 6'.

This book is another memorial to the enormous labors of the Workmans in the exploration of the higher Himalayas. The special objective of the expedi- tion of x908 was the investigation of the Hispar glacier and its tributaries.

During previous expeditions the glacier had been seen and the border region had been explored to some extent so that the locality was not altogether a

strange one to the explorers. The expedition left Srinagar late in May and early in June was at Hispar, near the lower terminus of the great glacier, by the middle of August reached the head of the Hispar ice field at Hispar Pass, a point which had been attained in a previous expedition, and entered Srinagar again in October.

The book is a story of every detail of the journey, including the equipment, the problem of coolie transport and the arrangement for the commissariat ser- vice as well as the accounts of marches and attainments. The absorbing chap- ters of the book are IV and VII. In the former, the ascent of Triple Cornice Peak, I9,000 feet, by the way of the Haigatum tributary of the Hispar glacier, accompanied by all the dangers of snow-capped mountain peaks, is described, and what words fail to tell of this accomplishment is shown in well selected photographs. Chapter VII is the climax of the book in that it tells of the ascent of the Biafo-Hispar Watershed Peak, 21,350 feet. From a camp 9,100oo feet high on the flank of the Peak, two parties set out, Dr. Workman with one porter to visit the lower summit and Mrs. Workmaq with three assistants to ascend the main peak. Mrs. Workman's feat in reaching the summit along an arrete, sharp and long, was magnificent in that it was successful. Mach space is given to the troubles with the coolies and this is justified for the reason "that the pro- vince of the explorer is, among other things, to chronicle for the benefit of others the ethnological peculiarities of the inhabitants as well as the features of the regions he investigates." Like the other books of travel written by the Workmans, this book is beautifully illustrated with an abundance of photo- graphs, some of them teleophotographs and others panoramic views, which are carefully selected to explain various phases of the journey. An appendix by two trained surveyors gives us a scientific account of the glacier and its tri- butaries and adds great value to the volume. The map which is the result of their survey is excellent in itself and as a guide to the reader.

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It is a far cry from the Karakoram to the Andes, from magnificent ac-

complishments to a contentious spirit. The newspaper controversy between Mrs. Workman and Miss Peck has not been pleasant reading, and it is a grave mistake to add as the final chapter of the account of this praiseworthy explor- ation of the Hispar glacier the report of the expedition sent by Mrs. Workman to Peru which showed "that the altitude of the lower summit of Huascaran, claimed to have been ascended by Miss Peck, is some 1,500 feet lower than the

highest altitude attained by Mrs. Bullock Workman." R. M. BROWN.

Siberia. A Record of Travel, Climbing, and Exploration. By Samuel Turner, F.R.G.S. With an Introduction by Baron Heyking. 320 pp. with 46 illustra- tions. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, I9II. 8 x 52.

A reprint of a good book written largely from a business man's point of

view, but also rendering some geographical service in a neglected part of

Siberia, which was reviewed in the Bulletin, Vol. 38, 1906, p. 259.

Cyzicus. Being some Account of the History and Antiquities of that City, and of the District Adjacent to it, with the Towns of Apollonia ad Rhyndacum, Miletupolis, Hadrianutherae, Priapus, Zeleia, etc. By F. W. Hasluck. xii and 326 pp., 24 illustrations, 3 maps, appendices, bibliography and index. Cambridge: University Press, I9IO. $3.50. 8/ x 52.

The first part of the work deals with the topography of the Cyzicus district, the archaeological work that has been done there and the history of the town-

ships around Cyzicus. The endeavor is made to show ancient and modern conditions side by side. A separate chapter is given to the discussion of the road system. The second part treats of the history of Cyzicus. The chief pur- pose of this careful work is to correlate the available information and put it into convenient form for the use of future archaeological workers in this part of Asia Minor.

The Veddas. By C. G. Seligmann, M.D., and Brenda Z. Seligmann. With a

Chapter by C. S. Myers, M.D,, D.Sc., and an Appendix by A. Mendis Guna- sekara, Mudaliar. xix and 463 pp., illustrations, maps and index. University Press, Cambridge, I9ii. $5. 8' x 6.

Students of the primitive must feel an interest in the Veddas of Ceylon be- cause they are probably the sole survivors of the lowest scale of social organiza- tion. This volume contains the result of the minute examination of this rude folk made by Dr. and Mrs. Seligmann. They have been very painstaking in their research, every note is accompanied with full description of the conditions under which the observation was made. It is excessive straining after accuracy. Just one sample will suffice. On page 50 we find, "these men came up to one of us (C. G. S.), shook hands" and "she tried to feed one of us (B. Z. S.) with

yams." By such contrivances it has been possible to make stupid a theme which in itself has a thrill. It is probable that the interested inquirer will read the brilliant work of the brothers Sarasin for the life-story of. the Veddas and will turn to this volume for the hard facts. While the manner of presentation is

open to serious objection the work is undoubtedly very valuable. The Veddas are undergoing rapid absorption into the surrounding Sinhalese population and there may be no opportunity to subject them to such study as has been bestowed

upon them by these observers. This is a storehouse of facts which will stand as the authority for the work of more inspired students. WILLIAM CHURCHILL.

It is a far cry from the Karakoram to the Andes, from magnificent ac-

complishments to a contentious spirit. The newspaper controversy between Mrs. Workman and Miss Peck has not been pleasant reading, and it is a grave mistake to add as the final chapter of the account of this praiseworthy explor- ation of the Hispar glacier the report of the expedition sent by Mrs. Workman to Peru which showed "that the altitude of the lower summit of Huascaran, claimed to have been ascended by Miss Peck, is some 1,500 feet lower than the

highest altitude attained by Mrs. Bullock Workman." R. M. BROWN.

Siberia. A Record of Travel, Climbing, and Exploration. By Samuel Turner, F.R.G.S. With an Introduction by Baron Heyking. 320 pp. with 46 illustra- tions. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, I9II. 8 x 52.

A reprint of a good book written largely from a business man's point of

view, but also rendering some geographical service in a neglected part of

Siberia, which was reviewed in the Bulletin, Vol. 38, 1906, p. 259.

Cyzicus. Being some Account of the History and Antiquities of that City, and of the District Adjacent to it, with the Towns of Apollonia ad Rhyndacum, Miletupolis, Hadrianutherae, Priapus, Zeleia, etc. By F. W. Hasluck. xii and 326 pp., 24 illustrations, 3 maps, appendices, bibliography and index. Cambridge: University Press, I9IO. $3.50. 8/ x 52.

The first part of the work deals with the topography of the Cyzicus district, the archaeological work that has been done there and the history of the town-

ships around Cyzicus. The endeavor is made to show ancient and modern conditions side by side. A separate chapter is given to the discussion of the road system. The second part treats of the history of Cyzicus. The chief pur- pose of this careful work is to correlate the available information and put it into convenient form for the use of future archaeological workers in this part of Asia Minor.

The Veddas. By C. G. Seligmann, M.D., and Brenda Z. Seligmann. With a

Chapter by C. S. Myers, M.D,, D.Sc., and an Appendix by A. Mendis Guna- sekara, Mudaliar. xix and 463 pp., illustrations, maps and index. University Press, Cambridge, I9ii. $5. 8' x 6.

Students of the primitive must feel an interest in the Veddas of Ceylon be- cause they are probably the sole survivors of the lowest scale of social organiza- tion. This volume contains the result of the minute examination of this rude folk made by Dr. and Mrs. Seligmann. They have been very painstaking in their research, every note is accompanied with full description of the conditions under which the observation was made. It is excessive straining after accuracy. Just one sample will suffice. On page 50 we find, "these men came up to one of us (C. G. S.), shook hands" and "she tried to feed one of us (B. Z. S.) with

yams." By such contrivances it has been possible to make stupid a theme which in itself has a thrill. It is probable that the interested inquirer will read the brilliant work of the brothers Sarasin for the life-story of. the Veddas and will turn to this volume for the hard facts. While the manner of presentation is

open to serious objection the work is undoubtedly very valuable. The Veddas are undergoing rapid absorption into the surrounding Sinhalese population and there may be no opportunity to subject them to such study as has been bestowed

upon them by these observers. This is a storehouse of facts which will stand as the authority for the work of more inspired students. WILLIAM CHURCHILL.

It is a far cry from the Karakoram to the Andes, from magnificent ac-

complishments to a contentious spirit. The newspaper controversy between Mrs. Workman and Miss Peck has not been pleasant reading, and it is a grave mistake to add as the final chapter of the account of this praiseworthy explor- ation of the Hispar glacier the report of the expedition sent by Mrs. Workman to Peru which showed "that the altitude of the lower summit of Huascaran, claimed to have been ascended by Miss Peck, is some 1,500 feet lower than the

highest altitude attained by Mrs. Bullock Workman." R. M. BROWN.

Siberia. A Record of Travel, Climbing, and Exploration. By Samuel Turner, F.R.G.S. With an Introduction by Baron Heyking. 320 pp. with 46 illustra- tions. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, I9II. 8 x 52.

A reprint of a good book written largely from a business man's point of

view, but also rendering some geographical service in a neglected part of

Siberia, which was reviewed in the Bulletin, Vol. 38, 1906, p. 259.

Cyzicus. Being some Account of the History and Antiquities of that City, and of the District Adjacent to it, with the Towns of Apollonia ad Rhyndacum, Miletupolis, Hadrianutherae, Priapus, Zeleia, etc. By F. W. Hasluck. xii and 326 pp., 24 illustrations, 3 maps, appendices, bibliography and index. Cambridge: University Press, I9IO. $3.50. 8/ x 52.

The first part of the work deals with the topography of the Cyzicus district, the archaeological work that has been done there and the history of the town-

ships around Cyzicus. The endeavor is made to show ancient and modern conditions side by side. A separate chapter is given to the discussion of the road system. The second part treats of the history of Cyzicus. The chief pur- pose of this careful work is to correlate the available information and put it into convenient form for the use of future archaeological workers in this part of Asia Minor.

The Veddas. By C. G. Seligmann, M.D., and Brenda Z. Seligmann. With a

Chapter by C. S. Myers, M.D,, D.Sc., and an Appendix by A. Mendis Guna- sekara, Mudaliar. xix and 463 pp., illustrations, maps and index. University Press, Cambridge, I9ii. $5. 8' x 6.

Students of the primitive must feel an interest in the Veddas of Ceylon be- cause they are probably the sole survivors of the lowest scale of social organiza- tion. This volume contains the result of the minute examination of this rude folk made by Dr. and Mrs. Seligmann. They have been very painstaking in their research, every note is accompanied with full description of the conditions under which the observation was made. It is excessive straining after accuracy. Just one sample will suffice. On page 50 we find, "these men came up to one of us (C. G. S.), shook hands" and "she tried to feed one of us (B. Z. S.) with

yams." By such contrivances it has been possible to make stupid a theme which in itself has a thrill. It is probable that the interested inquirer will read the brilliant work of the brothers Sarasin for the life-story of. the Veddas and will turn to this volume for the hard facts. While the manner of presentation is

open to serious objection the work is undoubtedly very valuable. The Veddas are undergoing rapid absorption into the surrounding Sinhalese population and there may be no opportunity to subject them to such study as has been bestowed

upon them by these observers. This is a storehouse of facts which will stand as the authority for the work of more inspired students. WILLIAM CHURCHILL.

It is a far cry from the Karakoram to the Andes, from magnificent ac-

complishments to a contentious spirit. The newspaper controversy between Mrs. Workman and Miss Peck has not been pleasant reading, and it is a grave mistake to add as the final chapter of the account of this praiseworthy explor- ation of the Hispar glacier the report of the expedition sent by Mrs. Workman to Peru which showed "that the altitude of the lower summit of Huascaran, claimed to have been ascended by Miss Peck, is some 1,500 feet lower than the

highest altitude attained by Mrs. Bullock Workman." R. M. BROWN.

Siberia. A Record of Travel, Climbing, and Exploration. By Samuel Turner, F.R.G.S. With an Introduction by Baron Heyking. 320 pp. with 46 illustra- tions. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, I9II. 8 x 52.

A reprint of a good book written largely from a business man's point of

view, but also rendering some geographical service in a neglected part of

Siberia, which was reviewed in the Bulletin, Vol. 38, 1906, p. 259.

Cyzicus. Being some Account of the History and Antiquities of that City, and of the District Adjacent to it, with the Towns of Apollonia ad Rhyndacum, Miletupolis, Hadrianutherae, Priapus, Zeleia, etc. By F. W. Hasluck. xii and 326 pp., 24 illustrations, 3 maps, appendices, bibliography and index. Cambridge: University Press, I9IO. $3.50. 8/ x 52.

The first part of the work deals with the topography of the Cyzicus district, the archaeological work that has been done there and the history of the town-

ships around Cyzicus. The endeavor is made to show ancient and modern conditions side by side. A separate chapter is given to the discussion of the road system. The second part treats of the history of Cyzicus. The chief pur- pose of this careful work is to correlate the available information and put it into convenient form for the use of future archaeological workers in this part of Asia Minor.

The Veddas. By C. G. Seligmann, M.D., and Brenda Z. Seligmann. With a

Chapter by C. S. Myers, M.D,, D.Sc., and an Appendix by A. Mendis Guna- sekara, Mudaliar. xix and 463 pp., illustrations, maps and index. University Press, Cambridge, I9ii. $5. 8' x 6.

Students of the primitive must feel an interest in the Veddas of Ceylon be- cause they are probably the sole survivors of the lowest scale of social organiza- tion. This volume contains the result of the minute examination of this rude folk made by Dr. and Mrs. Seligmann. They have been very painstaking in their research, every note is accompanied with full description of the conditions under which the observation was made. It is excessive straining after accuracy. Just one sample will suffice. On page 50 we find, "these men came up to one of us (C. G. S.), shook hands" and "she tried to feed one of us (B. Z. S.) with

yams." By such contrivances it has been possible to make stupid a theme which in itself has a thrill. It is probable that the interested inquirer will read the brilliant work of the brothers Sarasin for the life-story of. the Veddas and will turn to this volume for the hard facts. While the manner of presentation is

open to serious objection the work is undoubtedly very valuable. The Veddas are undergoing rapid absorption into the surrounding Sinhalese population and there may be no opportunity to subject them to such study as has been bestowed

upon them by these observers. This is a storehouse of facts which will stand as the authority for the work of more inspired students. WILLIAM CHURCHILL.

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