CONDITION USED GOOD, LAST OF THE ANNAPURNAS, HARDCOVER,1962

Last of the Annapurnas is a gripping, first-hand account of the successful Indian expedition to Annapurna III, led by Instructor-Lieutenant M. S. Kohli of the Indian Navy. Annapurna III was the last of the four major Annapurna peaks in the Himalayas yet to be conquered. Written in an engaging and personal style, the book chronicles the meticulous preparation, early challenges, and the thrilling triumph of a courageous team of mountaineers who risked their lives to uphold the spirit of human endeavor.

What makes this account particularly compelling is its perspective—from the leader himself. Kohli offers valuable insight not just into the organizational and technical aspects of a high-altitude expedition, but also into the emotional and psychological challenges involved. His reflections on duty, self-sacrifice, and deep camaraderie amidst danger underscore the fundamental nobility of human nature.

M. S. Kohli, the leader of this historic expedition, was also the head of the earlier successful Annapurna II Expedition. Born on December 11, 1931, in Haripur Hazara (now in Pakistan), he migrated to Delhi after Partition and earned his M.A. from Delhi University in 1953. He joined the Indian Navy in March 1954 as a commissioned Instructor Officer. A skilled scout, he was entrusted with leading the “Deep Sea Scouts” organization within the Navy