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The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters.
This is a gorgeous atlas of eight of the world’s greatest mountains on all its continents:
- Everest - Nepal
- Pucak Jaya - Indonesia
- Fuji - Japan
- Matterhorn - Switzerland
- Kilimanjaro - Tanzania
- Denali - Alaska
- Chimborazo - Ecuador
- Vinson Massif - Antarctica.
The routes to the summit are explained as are the individual climbing challenges posed by each mountain.
Further chapters provide information on how mountains are formed, climbing terms, how to tie knots, what to do in case of an avalanche and important climbing gear.
With dynamic, vintage-inflected illustrations by Ed J Brown (Epic Animal Journeys, Cicada 2022), this is a book that captures the majesty of mountains and a spirit of adventure that will appeal to budding explorers and climbing enthusiasts alike.
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Ed J Brown is a British illustrator and writer living in Leipzig, Germany. His striking, humour-packed illustrations have featured in Reader's Digest, Anorak Magazine and Aquila Magazine. He is the author of Epic Animal Journeys (Cicada, 2022). Robin Jacobs is a children’s television writer and author living on the outskirts of Bristol, UK, with her family and two dogs. She has an undergraduate degree in Earth Sciences and has written such books as Earth-Shattering Events (Cicada, 2019) and You Are Here (Cicada, 2015). She is passionate about environmental issues surrounding climate change.
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Embark on an awe-inspiring journey to the roof of the world in this breathtaking expedition across the highest mountains on Earth.
From Everest to Matterhorn to Kilimanjaro, explore the most monumental peaks of the planet. Discover the tectonic upheavals that forged these mountains. Uncover the effects of altitude on nature and evolution, and delve into the stories of the fearless mountaineers who braved unimaginable challenges to conquer these natural giants.
Vibrant illustrations by Ed J Brown (Epic Animal Journeys) bring the marvels of the mountains to life in a book that is sure to appeal to aspiring adventurers, curious climbers and geological geniuses alike.
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