Killing Dragons, The Conquest of the Alps

Killing Dragons, The Conquest of the Alps by Fergus Fleming. Published by Granta Books, London, 2000. 1st Edition1st Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Fine in Good- DJ. 398 Pgs. ISBN 1862073791. For centuries, Europeans shunned the peaks of the Alps, fearing them to be realms of icy terror, inhospitable regions that harbored dragons, demons, witches, and all sorts of alien beings. Yet their fear eventually turned to curiosity, and in this book the author recounts the incredible exploits of the men who explored Europe's frozen wilderness. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 13604.