Wallace, Illustrator) Graeme (Author
Matterhorn: The Quintessential Mountain
- ISBN 13:
- 9780957084490
- author:
- Wallace, Illustrator) Graeme (Author
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- GW Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 2.5 x 30 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Photography, Photographers,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Matterhorn: The Quintessential Mountain commemorates 150 years since Edward Whymper's historic climb in July 1865. This pictorial book features over 100 pages of photographs of the iconic mountain, alongside extracts from Whymper's own books and accounts of Graeme Wallace's 2015 attempt to traverse the summit via the Lion Ridge in Italy and down the Hornli Ridge in Switzerland.
Featuring a unique blend of historical and contemporary perspectives, this book offers a fascinating insight into the enduring allure of the Matterhorn. With its stunning photographs and engaging narrative, it is a must-have for anyone interested in mountaineering, history, or the natural world.
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