The Peak: Past and Present

Description

Published by Constable, London, 1998, 1st UK Edition, Insc, D/w, Fine.    The final volume of four award-winning large format, beautifully illustrated volumes on the British Isles produced by Stainforth between 1991 and 1998.  Climber, mountaineer and internationally acclaimed photographer Stainforth first charts the history of the area that was to become Britain’s first National Park in 1951, with the second half of the book covering the history of climbing in the Peak District, including outings with ‘greats’ such as Joe Brown and Peter Harding, and including some classic archive footage of early first ascents.  Includes useful technical photographic notes and a bibliography.