Killing Dragons : The Conquest Of The Alps Paperback / softback
by Fergus Fleming
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Full of eccentric characters, Killing Dragons is the story of the first British mountaineers to tackle the Alpine summits of Switzerland during the late eighteenth century. Originally the explorers of this area were poorly equipped, wearing ordinary shoes and no protective clothing.
The British arrived intent on reaching every Alpine summit, and 'mountaineering' was born.
The title refers to the mythical creatures said to inhabit these peaks: 'Here be dragons,' said the old maps ...
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:400 pages, 16 maps
- Publisher:Granta Books
- Publication Date:22/08/2001
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- ISBN:9781862074538
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:400 pages, 16 maps
- Publisher:Granta Books
- Publication Date:22/08/2001
- Category:
- ISBN:9781862074538