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Prelude to Everest
Ian R Mitchell
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Description for Prelude to Everest
Paperback. The fascinating story of Aberdeen-born Alexander Kellas, and his contribution to mountaineering from the 20th century to the present day. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 504.
Acclaimed hillwalking writers Ian R Mitchell and George Rodway tell the fascinating story of Aberdeen-born Alexander Kellas, and his contribution to mountaineering from the 20th century to the present day. Now a largely neglected figure, Kellas is the pioneer of high altitude physiology, his climbing routes still in evidence today. Follow Kellas' journey, which takes him from the Scottish Cairngorms to the Himalaya, and discover how his struggles and explorations have impacted upon mountaineering today.
Product Details
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
508g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781910021224
SKU
V9781910021224
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Ian R Mitchell
Ian R Mitchell is the author of six hillwalking books, and writes regularly for the outdoor press. Ian Mitchell won the prestigious Boardman Tasker Prize for mountain writing in 1991 and his acclaimed book Mountain Days and Bothy Nights was the only Scottish non-fiction work in the top 10 poll for World Book Day 2003. He grew up in Aberdeen ... Read more
Reviews for Prelude to Everest
Praise for Ian R Mitchell: To have produced a work of such significance that is also fun to read is an achievement. - Terry Gifford, High Reviews on Scotland's Mountains Before the Mountaineers Praise for George W Rodway: For all who appreciate the origins and development of high altitude mountaineering, this is a ... Read more