Author Name: Tom King
Title: In the Shadow of the Giants - Mountain Ascents, Past and Present
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: First American Edition
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Publisher: N.Y. A. S. Barnes 1981
ISBN Number: 0-498-02186-6 / 9780498021862
Seller ID: 000404
The book has two parts. First, the author provides historically accurate accounts of first ascents. The second part invites the reader to share the author's own mountaineering journeys. This is good material on various peaks including Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Jungfrau, Fujisan, Everest and Eiger. With about 150 illustrations. With a glossary, suggested bibliography and detailed index. A good source of information, written in an enjoyable style.
Mountaineering
Price =
20.00 GBP |
