DescriptionPublished by Neville Spearman Publishers, 1961, 1st Edition, D/w (wear at edges and particularly top and bottom of spine), V.G. An early work by Collomb who went on to write and publish many alpine guidebooks under his West Col Publications label. By 1961, he had already spent 14 seasons in the alps and climbed over 350 peaks. A talented artist, the book is illustrated with his black-and-white sketches. The book is wide ranging across the Alps, being part autobiographical and part critical observation, commenting on the way of life, growth of tourism, hunting in the mountains and the impact of mountaineers, amongst many other topics.
