The Mountain Encyclopedia: An A to Z Compendium of Over 2,250 Terms, Concepts, Ideas, and People

by Frederic Hartemann, Robert Hauptman, Frederic V. Hartemann

Book Overview

The Mountain Encyclopedia is the first A to Z compendium on all matters related to mountains including geological, geographical, and zoological terms and concepts as well as climbing and historical details. 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 color photographs of breathtaking climbing and mountain scenes, many taken by the authors...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589791614
• ISBN13: 9781589791619
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 2.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.4" x 10.9"