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Frison-Roche, Roger, Jouty, Sylvain

A History of Mountain Climbing [by] Roger Frison-Roche and Sylvain Jouty ; translated from the French by Deke Dusinberre.

Flammarion, 1996

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Year of publication
1996
ISBN
2080136224
Place of printing
Paris ; New York
Author
Frison-Roche, Roger, Jouty, Sylvain
Publishers
Flammarion
Keyword
Sports and Recreation
Languages
English
Binding
Hardcover

Description

Folio in white jacket with colo photo illus; 335 pages : illustrations, map ; 29 cm; bibliographical references (pages 325-328) and index. Contents: The Prehistory of Mountain Climbing -- To the Top of Mont Blanc, 1786 -- Scientific Mountaineering -- The Golden Age of Mountaineering -- Mountaineering without Guides, 1865-1914 -- Climbing between the Wars, 1918-1939 -- The French to the Fore, 1940-1960 -- Endgame? -- From One Range to Another -- Slaying the Giants -- Conquering Everest, 1953 -- The Development of Himalayan Mountaineering -- 50 Great Names in Mountaineering -- 100 Key Dates. / "Beginning with the first conquest of the Alps in the eighteenth century, the drive to scale the world's tallest peaks has inspired generations of amateur and professional climbers and explorers. In breathtaking illustrations and an exciting, accessible text, Roger Frison-Roche and Sylvain Jouty bring the history of mountain climbing vividly to life. Supplemented by biographies of fifty of the world's most celebrated mountain climbers and a detailed chronology, this. Thrilling chronicle of the triumphs and defeats that have marked the history of the sport will appeal to mountain-climbing enthusiasts and anyone who loves the great outdoors."óPublisher. / Mountaineering. Mountaineering expeditions. Mountaineering -- History. Mountaineering expeditions -- History. Alpinisme -- Histoire. ExpÈditions (Alpinisme) -- Histoire. ExpÈditions (Alpinisme) Mountaineering. Mountaineering expeditions. // **A large, heavy book. Weighs just over 4 lbs before packing. Extra shipping charges may apply for international & expedited orders. Please inquire.**