Rappelling, Edition II

Tom Martin

ISBN 10: 0930871030 / ISBN 13: 9780930871031

Published by Search, 1988

About this Item

Boards have minor scuffing and smudging; interior boards have notable spotting with front board having the previous owners name. Binding is sound. Page edges have minor foxing. Several interior pages have minor spotting and staining but text is overall clean and unmarked. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. No dust jacket included with this book. The book is signed by Author. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Seller Inventory # 3574479538

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rappelling, Edition II
• Publisher: Search
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0930871030
• ISBN 13: 9780930871031
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Signed: signed by author

About this title

Synopsis

This book is a photo documentary of extraordinary phenomenon which few people have been privileged to see - phenomenon which may never be seen again. It pictures towers of ice, over one hundred feet high, standing alone in the forest like silent gendarmes; snow, rolled by the wind into giant doughnuts; delicate needles of ice, taller than a man, growing from the floors of caves; and waterfalls frozen solid. With the aid of forty large color pictures, this book describes how such beautiful creations came to exist, and tells about the unique places where they were found.

About the Author

Tom Martin is an entrepreneur, writer, inventor, and outdoorsman. Much of his adult life has been spent in electronic research, and in the development of products ranging from burglar alarm systems to equipment for rappelling and rescue. He has also been instrumental in the startup of several sales and manufacturing companies.

A great love of the out-of-doors has led him to countless places in search of beauty and adventure, as is obvious in his book about ice formations. For many years, through hikes, campouts, and slide presentations, he has been sharing the joy of these adventures with boy scouts, girl scouts, and many school and adult audiences. His expertise in the art of rappelling has enabled him to train many firemen, police officers, and rescue squads in this lifesaving skill. His volunteer efforts have introduced a huge number of people to rock climbing, cave exploring, rappelling, and to a greater appreciation of the natural world in which they live.

Other books by Tom Martin include: Kentucky Ice, and Osbervations.