The Mountain Encyclopedia: An A to Z Compendium of Over 2,250 Terms, Concepts, Ideas, and People

By Frederic Hartemann, Robert Hauptman, Frederic V. Hartemann

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589791614
• ISBN13: 9781589791619
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 2.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.4" x 10.9"