9781330734735 - The Matterhorn (Classic Reprint) di Rey, Guido (5 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is the story of a mountain â" the Matterhorn â" and of the people who sought to conquer it. From the time it was merely a name on a map, the Matterhorn captured the imaginations of travelers, scientists and artists. But it was the mountain climbers who were particularly drawn to its slopes, and the author recounts their heroic (and often tragic) attempts to reach the summit. This story of the Matterhorn is a microcosm of mountaineering. Its history reflects the evolution of climbing techniques and equipment, and illustrates both the indomitable courage and the terrible risks of the sport. The author provides detailed descriptions of the mountain's topography and climbing routes, using the Matterhorn as a lens to explore the broader social and cultural history of mountaineering. As a book about the interplay between humanity and nature, this book is a valuable contribution to both the history of mountaineering and of exploration in general, with important insights into the human desire to conquer nature and the often-overlooked risks taken in the pursuit of exploration. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Condizione: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 438 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.