This extensive encyclopedia of all things 'Mountain' has it all, from climbing and historical details, to geological, geographical, and zoological information. The Mountain Encylopedia is an A to Z compendium, with 2300 terms, concpets, ideas and people.
Frederic Hartemann and Robert Hauptman have gathered facts and information from every corner of the mountaineering world, in a comprehensive, instructive, and entertaining reference and guide to the principles and workings of the mountains, climbing, and other outdoor pursuits.
This books is both a reference and a guide for mountain and outdoor enthusiasts such as hikers, climbers, and mountaineers. It's filled with spectacular colour photographs of breathtaking climbing and mountain scenes, many taken by the authors during their expeditions. Jamling Tenzing Norgay, son of the late Tenzing Norgay wrote the forward.