Platt, William — The Joy of Mountains

G.Bell & Sons Ltd., 1921. Soft Cover. 78p; 16 plates as called for. Lino cut of the Matterhorn on front soft card cover. A charming period piece for young people. Chapters on The Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Glaciers, The Andes, Chimborazo,Cotopaxi and Aconcagua, and Can Everest be Climbed. Some detail on Whymper's ascent of the Matterhorn - Platt writes - Suddenly the rope broke; the four men were dashed down to death, but going, as brave men do, without a single cry. Clean and unmarked covers faded towards edge and a little damage on rear cover at bottom edge. Still very collectible condition . See scans. . Very Good