Mountaineers great tales of bravery and conquest

"Celebrating a rich tradition of bravery, thirst for knowledge, and pursuit of glory, Mountaineers tells the stories of the pioneers who first scaled the heights of this planet."--P. [2] of jacket.

Main Author: Douglas, Ed, 1966-
Other Authors: Gilbert, Richard, 1937-, Parker, Philip., Macleod, Alasdair, 1963-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Smithsonian Institution : DK, 2011.
Edition: 1st American ed.
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Summary: "Celebrating a rich tradition of bravery, thirst for knowledge, and pursuit of glory, Mountaineers tells the stories of the pioneers who first scaled the heights of this planet."--P. [2] of jacket.
Item Description: Includes index.
Physical Description: 360 p. : chiefly col. ill., ports. ; 30 cm.
ISBN: 9780756686826 :
0756686822