Matterhorn Centenary

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Published by Allen & Unwin, 1965, 1st Edition, D/w (slight wear edges), V.G.   Published on the centenary of the first ascent of the Matterhorn, this history by the highly respected mountaineer, skier and author Sir Arnold Lunn (1888-1974) covers 100 years of the mountain’s history from the ill-fated first ascent through the principal climbing feats since, culminating in what were, at the time, the more recent spectacular north face ascents.