When the Alps Cast Their Spell

When the Alps Cast Their Spell
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Publisher : Interlink Publishing Group
Total Pages : 352
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Book Synopsis When the Alps Cast Their Spell by : Trevor Braham

Download or read book When the Alps Cast Their Spell written by Trevor Braham and published by Interlink Publishing Group. This book was released on 2004 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a history of Alpine mountaineering from the earliest explorers of the 12th century to contemporary expeditions.


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