The Real Book About Mountain Climbing

By William B. McMorris

Book Overview

The Real Book About Mountain Climbing is a comprehensive guide to the world of mountain climbing, written by William B. McMorris. The book covers everything from the history of mountain climbing to the techniques and equipment required for successful ascents. McMorris draws on his own experiences as a mountaineer to provide readers with practical advice and tips for tackling some of the world's most challenging peaks. The book includes detailed descriptions of famous climbs, such as Mount Everest and K2, as well as lesser-known routes that offer their own unique challenges. McMorris also explores the physical and mental demands of mountain climbing, including the risks and rewards of the sport. With its engaging writing style and wealth of information, The Real Book About Mountain Climbing is an essential resource for anyone interested in this thrilling and demanding activity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104854406
• ISBN13: 9781104854409
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"