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(Dr. Hans) Across East African Glaciers. An Account of the First Ascent of Kilimanjaro, translated from the German by E.H.S. Calder, first English edition, mounted chromolithographed frontispiece, three folding maps, eight mounted photographic plates, twelve photogravures (margins browned), half-title, original green gilt pictorial cloth, t.e.g., others uncut, upper cover corner slightly creased, spine a little dulled, 8vo, [Neate M92], 8vo, 1891. *** This handsome volume details the undisputed first ascent of Kibo; the higher of the two peaks of Kilimanjaro. This was Meyer's third attempt on the mountain, his two previous attempts in 1887 and 1888 having been unsuccessful. The present attempt was made in 1889 with a well equipped support team and in the company of the mountaineer Ludwig Purtscheller and the painter Ernst Platz. The ascent took three days, during which time many hardships were overcome. Several scientific observations were carried out and the massif was mapped for the first time.