Prelude to Everest

Prelude to Everest
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Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
Total Pages : 363
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ISBN-10 : 9781910324080
ISBN-13 : 1910324086
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Prelude to Everest by : Ian R Mitchell

Download or read book Prelude to Everest written by Ian R Mitchell and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2014-11-26 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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