London, 1992, 1st UK edition. 288 pp, color photos. There was no USA edition. A handsome hardcover book, 10'' tall Most New books including Bonington's are now 9.25'' or 9.75'' tall. Some photo books are 12''x14'' tall so the photos can be printed larger. This is a Hardcover book with a bright dust jacket. There is no writing in the book or other flaws, and the dust jacket has no tears or chips and is not price clipped. The Dust Jacket is now protected by a removable Brodart clear plastic jacket cover. The Dust Jacket and the Book are in Fine condition
This history of mountaineering is one of the hardest to find of Chris' books.
Includes a timeline of mountain climbing expeditions dating back to 218 B.C., a mountain climbing glossary, and lavishly illustrated with mountain maps, illustrations, and tons of photographs—including four sections of all color photographs. This is the history of mountain climbing and the adventurous expeditions that have made headlines around the world for centuries.
