Second Man Rope by Mitchell Ian (8 results)

Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. What are the rules of etiquette in a bothy full of strangers? How cold, exactly, can a Scottish summer get? And how many cans of beer can a man carry whilst fording a swollen river? Second Man on the Rope tackles all these questions and more, a celebrating Scotlands mountains come sun, sleet or snow, through the stories of a great climbing partnership. Ranging from the Cairngorms to Glencoe, from Nevis to Knoydart and from the Cuillin to the Cobbler, this book weaves the story of a friendship amongst witty and often alarming tales of mountaineering mishaps. These richly entertaining tales will delight all who love the Scottish hills be they mountaineers, day-outers, Munro-baggers (like the author) or merely armchair ramblers. Written with a wealth of knowledge, this mountaineering classic is a warm and witty celebration of friendship, forged over many years, between the author and his first man Davie. Together they form one of the great double acts of climbing literature. They face with humour and fortitude all that the mountains can pit against them winter avalanches, raging rivers, rats in bothies and Brummies in baseball boots. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Damaged book. Slightly damaged in some way typically, a grazed corner or torn cover.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 192 pages. 8.19x5.28x0.79 inches. In Stock.

Soft Cover. Condition: F-. First Edition. 8vo. original printed paper wraps (a little rubbed, trifle sunning to spine, internally clean & bright); pp. [viii], 136, with illustrations. A near fine copy.

pp 136 Fine paperback in glossy illustrated covers which is "a celebration of the Scottish Hills in all seasons and weathers". The author Ian Mitchell, who has been described as"Jim Kelman meets Chris Bonnington", is best known for "Mountain Days and Bothy Nights', co-authored with Dave Brown, who is the Davie of this title. This is his third mountaineering book which he has signed to the half title page. Provenance: from the recent Glasgow dispersal sale of Alasdair Gray's library. Gray (1934-2019) is acknowledged as one of the most innovative figures in Scottish literature and culture. Painter, novelist, playwright, poet and editor, Gray frequently combined his diverse artistic talents within single works to challenge existing forms. He has been described as 'Blending satire and tragedy, realism and fantasy, his work has been credited with spurring a renaissance in Scottish literature.' Please contact Christian White at Modernfirsteditions if you would like more information about this item. Maggie Ramage Fine Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item.