{"product_id":"1975-peaks-pioneers-story-of-mountaineering-vintage-natural-history-book","title":"1975 Peaks \u0026 Pioneers: Story Of Mountaineering Vintage Natural History Book","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   1975 Peaks \u0026amp; Pioneers: Story Of Mountaineering Vintage Natural History Book\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n  Peaks \u0026amp; Pioneers: The Story Of Mountaineering\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n  By Francis Keenlyside\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   Published by Lansdowne Press: Melbourne 1975 1st Edition\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    With Original Unclipped Dustjacket - Large Volume\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n  \"\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n  Peaks \u0026amp; Pioneers: The Story of Mountaineering is a richly illustrated history of mankind's enduring fascination with mountains and the evolution of climbing from scientific curiosity into one of the world's great adventure pursuits. Written by noted mountaineering historian Francis Keenlyside and introduced by the legendary mountaineer Lord Hunt, leader of the successful 1953 Everest expedition, the book traces more than two centuries of exploration, endurance and achievement among the world's highest and most challenging peaks. Through a blend of historical narrative and first-hand accounts, it celebrates the individuals whose courage and determination expanded the boundaries of human endeavour.\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   Beginning with the earliest Alpine explorers of the eighteenth century, Keenlyside follows the development of mountaineering through the great age of Alpine conquest and into the increasingly technical challenges of the twentieth century. The book examines the achievements of climbers, scientists, guides and adventurers who ventured into the Alps, Caucasus, Rockies, Andes, New Zealand Alps and ultimately the Himalayas. Particular attention is given to the pioneering ascents, evolving climbing techniques and the spirit of discovery that transformed mountains from objects of fear and superstition into symbols of adventure, beauty and personal challenge.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  Published as a substantial large-format volume by Lansdowne Press in 1975, this first Australian edition is lavishly illustrated with an impressive collection of colour plates, photographs, maps, engravings and historical artwork. The original unclipped dustjacket and presentation-quality production make it both an attractive reference work and a visual celebration of the mountaineering tradition. Combining scholarship, adventure and outstanding illustration, Peaks \u0026amp; Pioneers remains an engaging and authoritative survey of the history of climbing and the remarkable men and women who opened the world's great mountain ranges to exploration.\"\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" rwr=\"1\" size=\"4\" style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       Light wear to unclipped dustjacket as shown. Bookplate present. Binding is strong with no loose pages. Pages clean and well presented. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.\n       \u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cfont style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      Size 30.5cm x 24cm x 2.5cm - 248 Pages\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47157424554123,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/b0e35510-f722-46e2-89a7-a943d7d086bc.jpg?v=1781083903","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/1975-peaks-pioneers-story-of-mountaineering-vintage-natural-history-book","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}