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A fascinating view of the personalities that make up the world of mountaineering, from world-famous explorers to native sherpas.

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"In its approach, broad scope, and impressive execution, there's never been a climbing book like this before. Highly recommended!" —Dougald MacDonald, Editor-in-Chief, Climbing magazine"The picture book of the year. Evocative . . . compelling . . . epic." —The Observer

Table of Contents
FACING THE SUMMITFOREWORD: Sir Chris BoningtonMOUNTAINS IN ANUNCERTAIN WORLDCOMMENTARY: Jack Ives and Bruno MesserliPHOTOGRAPHY THENESSAY: Huw Lewis-JonesMOUNTAIN PORTRAITSGALLERY: Huw Lewis-Jones and Colin WellsPHOTOGRAPHY NOWDISCUSSION: Huw Lewis-Jones withGordon Wiltsie, Glen Denny and Cory RichardsIN WILD PLACESCOMMENTARY: Stephen VenablesAS IT WAS IN THEBEGINNINGAFTERWORD: Doug ScottFURTHER READING 282INDEX 285

Mountain Heroes Portraits of Adventure

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    A Paperback / softback by Huw Lewis-Jones

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      Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
      Publication Date: 22/11/2011
      ISBN13: 9780762779918, 978-0762779918
      ISBN10: 0762779918

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A fascinating view of the personalities that make up the world of mountaineering, from world-famous explorers to native sherpas.

      Trade Review
      "In its approach, broad scope, and impressive execution, there's never been a climbing book like this before. Highly recommended!" —Dougald MacDonald, Editor-in-Chief, Climbing magazine"The picture book of the year. Evocative . . . compelling . . . epic." —The Observer

      Table of Contents
      FACING THE SUMMITFOREWORD: Sir Chris BoningtonMOUNTAINS IN ANUNCERTAIN WORLDCOMMENTARY: Jack Ives and Bruno MesserliPHOTOGRAPHY THENESSAY: Huw Lewis-JonesMOUNTAIN PORTRAITSGALLERY: Huw Lewis-Jones and Colin WellsPHOTOGRAPHY NOWDISCUSSION: Huw Lewis-Jones withGordon Wiltsie, Glen Denny and Cory RichardsIN WILD PLACESCOMMENTARY: Stephen VenablesAS IT WAS IN THEBEGINNINGAFTERWORD: Doug ScottFURTHER READING 282INDEX 285

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