The call of Everest
Anker, Conrad, 1962-2013
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Gripping and sumptuous, this is the definitive book on the history, mystique, and science of Mount Everest, including how climate change is impacting the world's tallest mountain
Main title:
The call of Everest / by Conrad Anker
Author:
Imprint:
Washington National Geographic 2013
Collation:
303 pages colour illustrations maps
Contents:
Foreword: Everest Calls / Thomas Hornbein -- The Meaning of Everest / Conrad Anker -- The Birth of Everest / David R. Lageson -- The People of Everest / Broughton Coburn -- The Nature of Everest / Alton C. Byers -- The Climbers of Everest / Bernadette McDonald -- The Agonies of Everest / Bruce D. Johnson -- One Season on Everest / Mark Jenkins -- The Future of Everest / David Breashears
ISBN:
9781426210167 (hardback)
Dewey class:
915.496 CAL
Local class:
915.496
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2327
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 915.496 CAL | Available |