KILLING DRAGONS by Fergus Fleming ( 9781862074538 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

KILLING DRAGONS
THE CONQUEST OF THE ALPS

By:

Fergus Fleming

Format:

Paperback

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ISBN 10:

1862074534

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9781862074538

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Publisher:

GRANTA BOOKS

Pub. date:

22 August, 2001

Pages:

400

Description:

"Killing Dragons" is the story of the first British mountaineers to tackle the Alpine summits of Switzerland during the late 18th century, originally quite poorly equipped. The title of dragons refers to the legendary creatures of these parts.

Synopsis:

Full of eccentric characters, "Killing Dragons" is the story of the first British mountaineers to tackle the Alpine summits of Switzerland during the late 18th century. Originally the explorers of this area were poorly equipped, wearing ordinary shoes and no protective clothing. The British arrived intent on reaching every Alpine summit, and "mountaineering" was born. The title refers to the legend of dragons inhabiting these peaks: "here be dragons", quoted the old maps.

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