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Hiker's and Climber's Guide to the World's Mountains and Volcanos (4th Edition),Used
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By March of 2001, the allnew 4th Edition of Michael R. Kelsey's book, Climber's and Hiker's Guide to the World's Mountains and Volcanos, will be ready for sale (for this editon, the words 'and Volcanos' has been added for the first time). This book first came out in 1981, but had only 680 pages and no pictures. This 4th Edition has 1248 pages, 584 mapped areas, 650 B+W fotos.For this edition, and since 1991, the author spent 2 summers, or about 7 months traveling Russianspeaking areas of Central Asia, Russia, the Kavkazian (Caucasus) Republics, and eastern Europe; also another 4 months in east and southern Africa, including 5 islands east of Africa in the Indian Ocean. He also returned to the Caribbean twice, once going to northern South America, plus 2 full months in Indonesia, 2 months in the central Pacific, a month in the Philippines and another month in Japan, 2 months in northeast Africa and the Arabian countries of Oman & Yemen, 1 1/2 months in Southeast Asia, about 4 months going to the eastern USA, Mexico and Canada & Alaska, and another month in Mexico & Central America. While on these travels he made the decision to go after as many active or 'live' volcanos as possible. The reason for this is, everyone enjoys a close look at, and the exilerating experience of a real live, belching, rumbling, snorting, smoking or quaking volcano.To the author's knowledge, this is the only book around that is a climbing guide to volcanos and/or the volcanos of the world. On maps featuring a volcano, a paragraph on its eruptive history is included, along with how to get there, how long it will take to climb, something about transportation & hotels, where water and campsites are, etc, etc.The author has now traveled to 223 countries, republics, islands or island groups, and has personally visited, been close to, and/or has climbed a mountain on more than 91% of the total mapped areas in this new 4th Editon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in Hiker's and Climber's Guide to the World's Mountains and Volcanos? A: The book covers climbing guides to mountains and volcanos worldwide, including detailed maps, eruptive histories, access information, and logistical tips for climbers.
- Q: How many pages does the 4th Edition of this guide have? A: The 4th Edition contains 1248 pages, offering comprehensive information for hikers and climbers.
- Q: Who is the author of the Hiker's and Climber's Guide? A: The author is Michael R. Kelsey, who has extensively traveled and climbed in various regions around the world.
- Q: Is this guide suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the guide provides detailed information on various climbs, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers.
- Q: What kind of illustrations or photos are included in the book? A: The 4th Edition includes 650 black and white photos, enhancing the visual experience of the climbing locations discussed.
- Q: When was the 4th Edition published? A: The 4th Edition was published on June 1, 2001.
- Q: Are there any specific features of this guide related to volcanos? A: Yes, it includes maps of volcanos with information on their eruptive history, climbing routes, and logistical details for climbers.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How does this edition compare to previous editions? A: This edition has been significantly expanded with more pages, updated information, and includes new content on volcanos.
- Q: Can this book be used for planning international climbing trips? A: Yes, the guide provides information on accessing climbs in various countries, making it useful for planning international climbing trips.