Mountaineering in Antarctica
Climbing in the Frozen South, Damien Gildea
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This illustrated book is the first to introduce the reader - climbers and non-climbers alike - to the numerous mountain ranges, summits and remote inland regions of the Antarctic. This is a book intended for mountain and travel lovers interested in discovering what is probably the largest unexplored stretch of land on the planet. For the first time, readers will be able to contemplate the hidden treasures of the great South and discover its most remote mountain regions.
The publication focuses on the mountains of Antarctica and will appeal to a wider public than strictly climbers by including numerous descriptions of the mountain ranges' geography and glaciology; exploration and travel history; profiles of adventurers; climbers and sailors; many anecdotes; practical information, etc.
Being a mountaineering book, it also contains unique practical information intended for all who plan an expedition in these regions (technical data; routes; approaches; equipment; transport, etc.).
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Cordee Code: CCA409 Author: Damien Gildea No of Pages: 192 Page Size: 240 x 270 mm ISBN 10: 2875230069 ISBN 13: 9782875230065 Publisher: Editions Nevicata Published Date: October 2010 Binding: Hardback Illustrations: 200 col photos and 12 original maps Weight: 1360g
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