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The Complete Mountaineer (1908)

The Complete Mountaineer (1908)

Abraham, George Dixon

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ISBN10: 116724415X
ISBN13: 9781167244155
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 658
Weight: 1.91
Height: 1.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Complete Mountaineer is a comprehensive guide to mountaineering written by George Dixon Abraham and first published in 1908. The book covers a wide range of topics related to mountaineering, including equipment, technique, safety, and expedition planning. It is divided into several sections, each providing detailed information on a specific aspect of mountaineering. The first section of the book covers the basics of mountaineering, including the history of the sport, the different types of mountains and terrain, and the necessary equipment for a successful climb. The second section focuses on technique, providing detailed instructions on how to climb, traverse, and descend various types of terrain. The third section of the book is dedicated to safety, covering topics such as rope work, navigation, and emergency procedures. The fourth section deals with expedition planning, including how to plan and organize a successful climb, how to choose a route, and how to deal with the challenges of high altitude. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers understand the various techniques and equipment discussed. Overall, The Complete Mountaineer is a valuable resource for anyone interested in mountaineering, whether they are a beginner or an experienced climber.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.

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