This is the second addition of the Scottish Mountaineering Trusts definitive historical guide to Britains Highest Peak, Ben Nevis. The book covers the long history of mans relationship with this iconic mountain, from the 16th Century, right up to 2008. It is a unique story of climbers, poets, geologists, cartographers and meteorologists, which is forever evolving.
This book is a must have for any mountaineer, walker or climber, or indeed anyone who shares an affinity with Scotlands most majestic peak.
Authors Ken Crocket and Simon Richardson are both as climbers and as chroniclers of the people, events and unique character of Britain’s Highest Mountain. Ken Crocket authored the previous edition and co-authored the climbers' guide to Glen Coe. Simon Richardson has authored the past three editions of the climbers' guide to Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis: Britains Highest Mountain
- Fully updated history of Britain's most famous mountain from 1585 - 2008
- Highly illustrated with more than 400 (mostly colour) photographs, diagrams and maps
- Significant new research and historical photographs
- Includes chapters on: Ben Nevis Observatory, Ben Nevis Distillery, Ben Nevis Aluminium Smelter, Ben Nevis Hill Race, Environment and Conservation, Gaelic Place Names, Geology and Mapping
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