Hours Of Exercise In The Alps

The Shelf2Life Mountaineering Collection provides a unique glimpse into thehistory and evolution of mountaineering through the late 19th and early 20thcenturies... » 

The Shelf2Life Mountaineering Collection provides a unique glimpse into thehistory and evolution of mountaineering through the late 19th and early 20thcenturies. From historical maps firsthand accounts of early summitsdescriptions of peaks and wilderness areas to detailed mountaineering proofsenthusiasts can now experience the thrill of the greatest peaks as they were inthe early part of the century. Further indepth discussions of traditionalequipment technique and routes are a fascinating study in the evolution of thesport. Given the recent explosion of interest in mountaineering these booksare an excellent opportunity to revisit the roots and origins of the sportthey offer a valuable historical perspective as well as important informationabout the landscape and geography of the past. «