Among the Himalayas / by L.A. Waddell.

  • Waddell, L. A. (Laurence Austine), 1854-1938.
Date:
1900
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Licence: In copyright

Credit: Among the Himalayas / by L.A. Waddell. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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