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Cairngorm John
A Life in Mountain Rescue
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The Cairngorm mountains in Scotland are a magnet for climbers and walkers. John Allen spent more than thirty years in the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team saving the lost and injured, and in Cairingorm John he shares stories of life and death, alongside discusions of hypothermia, first aid, new technology and rescue dogs. Allen's book is a must-read for anyone who spends time in the great outdoors, whether as a casual hillwalker or as part of a mountain rescue team.
| Cordee Code: | CPB237 |
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| Page Size: | 129 x 198 mm |
| No of Pages: | 400 |
| Publisher: | Vertebrate Publishing |
| ISBN13: | 9781839812170 |
| Author: | John Allen ( with Robert Davidson) |
| Published Date: | October 2023 |
| Edition: | 4th Edition, Oct 2023 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Illustrations: | black and white |
| Weight: | 346g |
| Product Type: | Book |
| Countries: | United Kingdom |
The Cairngorm mountains in Scotland are a magnet for climbers and walkers. John Allen spent more than thirty years in the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team saving the lost and injured, and in Cairingorm John he shares stories of life and death, alongside discusions of hypothermia, first aid, new technology and rescue dogs. Allen's book is a must-read for anyone who spends time in the great outdoors, whether as a casual hillwalker or as part of a mountain rescue team.
This latest edition includes additional photographs and new
chapters discussing how mountain rescue has developed in the early years of the twenty-first century.
KEY SELLING POINTS
? Over 17,000 TCM sales since first published in 2009.
? Established as a classic of mountaineering literature since first
publication.
? Shortlisted for the Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature.
? Published by multi-award-winning publisher Vertebrate Publishing
This latest edition includes additional photographs and new
chapters discussing how mountain rescue has developed in the early years of the twenty-first century.
KEY SELLING POINTS
? Over 17,000 TCM sales since first published in 2009.
? Established as a classic of mountaineering literature since first
publication.
? Shortlisted for the Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature.
? Published by multi-award-winning publisher Vertebrate Publishing
