The world guide to mountains and mountaineering - Hardcover

Cleare, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0831795468 ISBN 13: 9780831795467

Publisher: Mayflower Books, 1979

Synopsis

The World Guide To Mountains And Mountaineering is a complete guide to the principal mountain ranges in the world. It gives a clear map and a brief description of each range's geography, its special peculiarities, its climbing history and its best-known climbs, as well as its mountaineering potential. The major and important peaks, passes and glaciers for each range are listed, and there are notes on how to reach them and what facilities exist for the visiting mountaineer. Those guide books or maps which should be consulted more more detailed information are also listed. There is a pictorial reference and glossary covering the important technical aspects of mountaineering and the equipment used, and illustrating the special terminology of mountains, glaciers and crags. Throughout, the text is concise yet readable, and has been organized so that the details of any particular range can be found with ease.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mayflower Books
• Publication date: 1979
• ISBN 10: 0831795468
• ISBN 13: 9780831795467
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208