Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles

Description

Published by Robert Hale, London, 1955, 1st, D/w (some wear and a few creases), V.G.   Douglas Milner, mountaineer and photographer, provides a detailed illustrated survey and history of Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles with subject matter ranging from exploration and ascents of Mont Blanc by De Saussure, Forbes and Ruskin, the Chamonix and Courmayeur guides, the history of mountaineering between 1855 and 1955, and the mountaineering situation in 1955 including recommendations for locations and trips. With 70 illustrations by the author and 4 map-diagrams.