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    Reference 4360 (2463)
    Category Mountaineering
    Author Fraser, Colin.
    Title The Avalanche Enigma
    Publishing Information London: John Murray, 1966
    Description 1st Edition: xvi, 301 pages, illustrated, b/w photos, line drawings. Shelf wear, previous owners signature on front end paper otherwise contents clean. This book describes avalanches and explains the processes in the snow-cover that created them. He does so simply and in laymen's terms, and many accounts of avalanche accidents illustrate the technical points. He tells of his experiences as a patrolman with skier-rescue and safety organisation giving special emphasis to the avalanche blasting operations with all their inherent excitement and danger.
    Price £12.50
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