High Summits is a comprehensive, rich history of mountaineering, the result of over 30 years of research into the fascinating world of international mountaineering. An essential guide to mountaineering history, this year-by-year account spans all seven continents and dates from 450 B.C. through 2011, detailing 2800 climbing events on mountains and ridges. There are detailed listings involving gear, clothing, and climbing equipment. It includes maps, photographs, and three appendices. Taken from hundreds of sources including expedition accounts, climbing journals and diaries, interviews, and more. "High Summits" is a must-have reference book for anyone interested in mountaineering Source: OpenLibrary