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A history of British climbing, both at home and abroad, from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to modern times: the social, economic and cultural conditions that gave rise to the sport and the achievements and motives of key figures who shaped its development.
- The British contribution to the development of mountaineering and to climbing in the Lake District, North Wales, Scotland, the Alps and the Greater Ranges
- From exploration to competitive climbing – and everything in between
- Pioneers of British climbing, including Edward Whymper, Fred Mummery, George Mallory, Joe Brown, Chris Bonington and Doug Scott
- First ascents, from Napes Needle to the Matterhorn and Mount Everest
- The Alpine Club, the Fell and Rock Climbing Club and other mountaineering clubs and societies
- Information on grading systems and climbing glossary
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About the Author
Simon Thompson started climbing at the age of 16 and has been fascinated by the sport ever since. A former director of Anglo American and chairman of Tarmac, he has lived in seven different countries and currently sits on the boards of companies headquartered in Sweden, the UK and the US, but he continues to escape to the mountains whenever time permits.
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