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This book is the second volume of a planned three - volume
treatment of the history of mountaineering in Scotland, and covers
the period from 1914 to 1971. It was a period when there were many
changes in the equipment and practice of climbing in summer and
winter, and there was a significant rise in the general difficulty
of routes being climbed. Many new clubs were formed, and the number
of participants increased dramatically.
This 2nd edition of "Ben Nevis: Britain's Highest Mountain" brings
the history of Ben Nevis right up to date from the 1st edition, by
adding the period from 1986 to 2008. This is a highly illustrated
and painstakingly researched history of a mountain whose global
status far outstrips its modest altitude; a story of climbers,
poets, geologists, map makers and pioneering meteorologists. For
more than 100 years, mountaineers have honed their skills and
equipment on its flanks and ridges and applied them to dazzling
effect in the Alps and Greater Ranges. Today, climbing on Ben Nevis
is more popular than ever and the mountain's international
reputation continues to grow, as its cliffs offer up some of the
most challenging traditional summer and winter climbs in the world.
This title offers fully updated history of Britain's most famous
mountain from 1585 - 2008. It is highly illustrated with more than
400 (mostly colour) photographs, diagrams and maps. It features
significant new research and historical photographs, and includes
chapters on: Ben Nevis Observatory, Ben Nevis Distillery, Ben Nevis
Aluminium Smelter, Ben Nevis Hill Race, Environment and
Conservation, Gaelic Place Names, Geology and Mapping.
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