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A chronological analysis of mountaineering from the 15th century to the milestone ascents of Everest and Nanga Parbat in 1953. Delving into the relationship between the sport and social attitudes, considers expeditions in the Alps in the 1800s and of the Himalaya and Karakoram ranges later, the emergence of technical climbing, the development of American methods separately from European traditions, and other topics. For enthusiasts, armchair enthusiasts, and those curious about why anyone would be either. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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Changes in adventure climbing and the exploding interest in sport climbing over the past 40 years are not covered in this study of recorded mountaineering by the author of Peeks, Passes and Glaciers (1981). The account begins with the June 1492 climb of Mont Aiguille in the French Alps and concludes with the ascents of Mount Everest and Nanga Parbat in the Himalayas in 1953. Included are both major and less well known climbs and climbers, in addition to full accounts of particular eras and noted climbing areas. Extensive notes and a lengthy bibliography conclude a history that currently has no other competition in print. Recommended for libraries with climbing niches.
Paula M. Strain, Rockville, Md.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Paula M. Strain, Rockville, Md.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherHodder & Stoughton
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0340339136
- ISBN 13 9780340339138
- BindingHardcover
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- Number of pages416
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