ISBN: 0-87011-084-5
Godina izdanja: 1972
Jezik: Engleski
Autor: Strani

Naziv: The Alps
Autor: Matao Sanuki, Keiichi Yamada
Godina izdanja: 1972
Izdavač: Kodansha International, Tokyo
Povez: Mek
Pismo: Latinica
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Opis:

The Alps: Two centuries have seen the Alps change in men`s eyes from an abode of evil spirits and dragons-an accursed land-to the most pop- ular tourist area in Europe, where thousands flock every year, captivated by the beauty of these awesome mountains. The way was paved for them by men of extreme courage, who are to be met with throughout the history of Alpine climbing. These early climbers were united by two things only: their bewitchment by the Alps, and their stubborn determination to reach the summits. This account of their attempts, which were some- times crowned with the elation of success, and often with the bitterness of disaster, makes enthralling reading. The scandal surrounding the ascent of Mont Blanc, and the mysterious catastrophe that befell the first party to climb the treacherous Matterhorn reveal the extreme emotions the Alps have always stirred in the hearts of men. Literally `above it all,` the moun- tains themselves have remained majestically indifferent to these courageous efforts to scale their heights.