World Mountaineering - Mitchell Beazley

Thrilling, dangerous, extreme - the peaks and glaciers of the world are extraordinarily beautiful and the lure of the mountains is hard to resist. This fascinating and authoritative book captures the very essence of the exhilarating sport of mountaineering.
Featured here are over 50 mountains from the most spectacular ranges around the world, from Khan Tengri in Tien Shan to the Vinson massif in Antarctica. Written by a team of some of the world's leading mountaineers, the book includes evocative yet detailed descriptions of each peak, its routes, its challenges, and its climbing history, as well as compelling accounts of personal climbing experiences to inspire all who are enthralled by these most awesome of natures's creations.