Mont Blanc: Discovery and Conquest of the Giant of the Alps

A stately ‹castle› made of rock and ice, Mont Blanc is one of the most awe-
inspiring natural monuments in the world.
This volume illustrates the successive conquests of Mont Blanc, from the first
mission in 1789 to the later adventures of people such as Edward Whymper,
Armand Charlet, Riccardo Cassin, Walter Bonatti and Christophe Profit.
Fantastic photos, detailed history of climbing on the massif, and great
climbers bios are all included in this large format (coffee table) book. Some
of the more famous routes are outlined on the photos. A ‹must have› for anyone
who loves the mountains.
It features over 380 breathtaking colour photographs and chronicles successive
conquests of this imposing and challenging mountain.