The Mountain
Encyclopedia
Frederic V. Hartemann and Robert
Hauptman
291 pages, softcover: $29.95
Taylor
Trade Publishing, 2005.
The Mountain
Encyclopedia delivers just what its title promises:
intriguing facts and figures about mountainous topics from calderas
and Chomolongma to vicuñas and virga. Colorful maps and photos
complement the entries, many of which come from the authors’
first-hand experience. If you’ve ever wondered whether a Fifi
hook has anything to do with poodles, or if sastrugi is a kind of
pasta, this is your guide.
The Mountain Encyclopedia
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