Profiles more than 100 of the top mountaineers, from Hannibal to Hillary. This book introduces you to a host of intriguing characters, from the Brits who insisted on hauling cases of vintage champagne up to Everest base camp in 1924, to the Italian Duke of the Abruzzi who took 10 iron bedsteads up Alaska’s Malaspina glacier.
Mountaineers Great Tales of Bravery and Conquest by Ed Douglas
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“Mountaineers Great Tales of Bravery and Conquest” by Ed Douglas is an exhilarating exploration of the world’s most daring climbing adventures, woven together by acclaimed writers Alasdair Macleod, Philip Parker, and others. Delving into the mountains’ rich history, the book celebrates human endurance and courage, offering an inspiring collection of true stories from the Royal Geographical Society and The Alpine Club archives.
| Weight | 1188 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 214 × 21 × 256 mm |
| Book Author | Philip Parker, Alasdair Macleod, Ed Douglas, Richard F. Gilbert, Royal Geographical Society, The Alpine Club |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN | 0241198909 |
| Condition | New Book, Used Fair, Used Good, Used Very Good, Well Read, Missing Dust Jacket, Signed by the Author |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 360 |
| Year Published | 2019 |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley |
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