{"product_id":"the-gilgit-mission-1885-86-gyan-books","title":"The Gilgit mission: 1885-86","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a copy of \u003cem\u003eThe Gilgit mission: 1885-86\u003c\/em\u003e by W S A Lockhart, R G Woodthorpe – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 680 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gilgit Mission by W. S. A. Lockhart and R. G. Woodthorpe documents the British expedition to Gilgit in the late 19th century. The mission aimed to establish political influence and gather intelligence in this strategically important region near the borders of Afghanistan, China, and Central Asia. The book details the challenging journey, geographic observations, and interactions with local rulers. It provides valuable historical insight into British imperial strategy and frontier diplomacy during the Great Game era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e W S A Lockhart, R G Woodthorpe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 680\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyan Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1889\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs The Gilgit mission: 1885-86 available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – \u003cem\u003eThe Gilgit mission: 1885-86\u003c\/em\u003e is available here in Paperback and Hardcover; pick the one you want from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote The Gilgit mission: 1885-86?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gilgit mission: 1885-86 is written by W S A Lockhart, R G Woodthorpe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67964668313711,"sku":"9789374477434","price":89.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67964668346479,"sku":"9789374471807","price":124.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/9789374477434.jpg?v=1792639839","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/the-gilgit-mission-1885-86-gyan-books","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}