Prelude to Everest (Paperback)

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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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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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Product Details

General

Imprint

Luath Press Ltd

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

November 2014

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

First published

2013

Authors

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Dimensions

234 x 159 x 23mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

288

ISBN-13

978-1-910021-22-4

Barcode

9781910021224

Categories

LSN

1-910021-22-9



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