Fallen giants
Fallen giants
a history of Himalayan Mountaineering from the age of empire to the age of extremes
About this book
In the first comprehensive history of Himalayan mountaineering in 50 years, the authors offer detailed, original accounts of the most significant climbs since the 1890s, and they compellingly evoke the social and cultural worlds that gave rise to those expeditions.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL15110257W
Subjects
MountaineeringDescription and travelHistoryMountaineering -- Himalaya Mountains -- HistoryHimalaya Mountains -- Description and travelHimalaya mountains, description and travelNew York Times reviewed