Invisible on Everest. Innovation and the gear makers
Details:
- Author(s) Parsons, Mike C, & Mary Rose
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 2003
- Pages 292pp; illus
- Publisher Northern Liberties Press
- Place Published Philadelphia PA
Topics:
- Name Innovation, diffusion & invention, inc technology & products
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Library:
- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Notes:
Scholarly work written by a academic [Mary Rose] and an industry executive at Karrimor [Mike Parsons]. Covers production of clothing and other equipment for outdoor sports and other activities - skiing, camping, mountaineering, etc. Chapters include: 'Introduction'; 'The history of polar and snow travel'; 'Bivouacs by candlelight - equipping the Victorian and Edwardian mountaineer, 1850-1914'; 'Broadening horizons - women's climbing dress in a hidden world'; 'Widening participation and the market place, 1890-1939'; 'The origins of the climbing techniques and equipment'; 'The obsession with Everest, 1921-53'; 'A golden age of innovation, 1960-95'