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LE FEVRE, Georges
An Eastern Odyssey The third expedition of Haardt and Audouin-Dubreuil ... Preface by André Citroën introduction by L. Audouin-Dubreuil translated and adapted by Major-General Sir E.D. Swinton [Ole Luk-Oie]
Gollancz, London 1935. First English edition. 8vo., 40 photographic plates, map endpapers, original green cloth gilt, tiny fade at head of spine, original white dust-wrapper lettered in black, photographic illustration to upper cover, a few tears and repairs, an excellent copy.
The record of a remarkable journey across Asia carried out during 1931-32 by a small party of Frenchmen and one American. This was the first attempt made to cross practically the whole continent of Asia on motoer vehicles equipped with caterpillar-tracks, and the only endeavour ever made to penetrate the Himalayas on any form of motor car.
Price: £ 250
US Dollar Price: $ 500
Stock Number: 46600