Mountain exploration -- Early climbers -- Summits, science, surveying, and sightseeing -- The golden age of mountaineering -- New frontiers -- New peaks -- Greater challenges -- Top of the world -- The newest generation -- Timeline -- Essential facts about mountain exploration -- Glossary -- Additional resources -- Source notes -- Index -- About the author -- About the consultant.
Summary:
"This title examines the exploration of mountains. Easy-to-read, engaging text takes readers to Everest and other world-famous mountains, examines the explorers who journeyed to Earth's highest peaks, and traces the development of the technology and techniques that made this exploration possible."--Publisher's website.
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