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Deadly Peaks
Hauptman, Robert; Hartemann, Frederic V.
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Description for Deadly Peaks
Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 16 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: WSBX; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
Deadly Peaks is a collection of the most notable mountaineering disasters and near-disasters in history. Exhaustively researched by two of the most respected authorities on mountaineering history, the book is structured in a unique way: Longer recitations in chronological order followed by a group of briefer narratives, which all offer an intimate glimpse into the worst case-scenarios high altitude adventure can offer.
Deadly Peaks is a collection of the most notable mountaineering disasters and near-disasters in history. Exhaustively researched by two of the most respected authorities on mountaineering history, the book is structured in a unique way: Longer recitations in chronological order followed by a group of briefer narratives, which all offer an intimate glimpse into the worst case-scenarios high altitude adventure can offer.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Lanham, United States
ISBN
9781589798410
SKU
V9781589798410
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99-15
About Hauptman, Robert; Hartemann, Frederic V.
Fred Hartemann (PhD) is a physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. His professional work appears in the premier physics journals. Fred is an avid mountaineer and has been active for 35 years. He has climbed in many European and all North American countries. He is the coauthor of The Mountain Encyclopedia, among other works. Robert Hauptman (PhD) is a retired ... Read more
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