The Mountain Encyclopedia
| Author | : Frederic Hartemann |
| Publisher | : Taylor Trade Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2005-06-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781461703310 |
| ISBN-13 | : 146170331X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (31X Downloads) |
Download or read book The Mountain Encyclopedia written by Frederic Hartemann and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 2005-06-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mountain Encyclopedia is the first A to Z compendium on all matters related to mountains including geological, geographical, and zoological terms and concepts as well as climbing and historical details. This books is both a reference and a guide for mountain and outdoor enthusiasts such as hikers, climbers, and mountaineers. It's filled with spectacular color photographs of breathtaking climbing and mountain scenes, many taken by the authors during their expeditions. Jamling Tenzing Norgay, son of the late Tenzing Norgay wrote the forward.