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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

 


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