128 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Climbing in North America
โ Scribed by Chris Jones
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Year
- 2021
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 404
- Edition
- Reprint 2020
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Climbing in North America is the definitive, complete history of mountaineering in the United States and Canada, from the earliest days of the sport through the 1970s. In this climbing tribute, Chris Jones celebrates the climbers and their routes, peaks, and adventures, bringing them to life through anecdotes and historic black and white photos.
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