A History of Free Climbing in America: Wizards of Rock
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (637 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0899973205 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 356 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Valuable Contribution to the Library of Climbing Literature Kevin Kartchner Pat Ament obviously did a prodigious amount of research for Wizards of Rock, as it is a veritable encyclopedia of who climbed what, where, and when in America. It is eminently readable and entertaining, as well, although (as a reviewer in Climbing magazine noted) it isn't the sort of book you can sit down and read cover-to-cover. Furthermore, as is the case with Ament's biographies of Royal Robbins and John Gill, this book contains a treasure trove of interesting and rare photographs; two examples are (a) a photo of Warren Harding, Jerry Gallwas, Royal Robbins, and Don Wilson after their aborted attempt on Half
It will appeal to both die-hard climbers and to those who prefer adventuring in an armchair. Photographs from prominent climbing photographers, such as Tom Frost, illustrate the prose and bring to life the personalities of many of these legendary climbers.Numerous climbing areas are covered, from the Adirondacks in upstate New York, to Arizona, the Pacific Northwest, Devils Lake in Wisconsin, and The Needles in South Dakota. This readable encyclopedia includes interviews, anecdotes, stories, and colorful quotes, along with funny and imaginiative writing. This is the first and only definitive book about th