Tapping into the same rich vein of bravery; thirst for knowledge; eccentricity; and pursuit of glory as DK's Explorers; Mountaineers tells the stories of the pioneers who first conquered the heights of this planet. A lavish visual survey of more than eighty of the world's greatest mountaineers — who they were; where they went; and how their expeditions shaped the course of human history — Mountaineers will explore the history of expeditions; from the Alps and other European peaks to Everest and other peaks in Himalayas; and the Andes. Full of stirring tales and intriguing characters; from the Brits who insisted on hauling cases of vintage champagne up to Everest; to the Italian Duke of the Abruzzi who took ten iron bedsteads up Alaska's Malaspina glacier; Mountaineers is full of important scientific discoveries; accounts of great bravery; fellowship; altruism; and good humor in the face of adversity; and a spirit of adventure. AUTHOR INFO: Established in 1846; The Smithsonian Institution is a world renowned research center; dedicated to public education; national service; and scholarship in the arts; sciences; and history.
#705505 in Books Marc Milner 2011-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .90 x 5.00l; .60 #File Name: 0752461877288 pagesBattle of the Atlantic
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Bill CalabreseExcellent read on the battle against the Uboats.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent read!By MacchiasExcellent ; scholarly ; and exciting to read!0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. and was good value for the moneyBy CustomerBook was as advertised; arrived as forecast; and was good value for the money. The book is a good addition to my reference library.
