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The Relative Mountains of Earth The Ribus
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| Cordee Code: | CWG202 |
|---|---|
| Page Size: | 148 x 210 mm |
| No of Pages: | 344 |
| Publisher: | Where2walk |
| ISBN13: | 9781916366237 |
| Author: | Daniel Patrick Quinn |
| Published Date: | July 2025 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Illustrations: | Colour maps and photos |
| Weight: | 650g |
| Product Type: | Guide Books |
What do Everest, Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Vesuvius, Denali, Kilimanjaro, Table Mountain, Kinabulu, Snowdon and Ben Nevis have in common? They are all Ribus - peaks with 1000 metres of topographic prominence.
The Relative Mountains of Earth is a comprehensive catalogue of the world?s most prominent mountains and a sprawling testament to natural grandeur. The list encompasses all seven continents and unveils all 7150 Ribus.
From the projects modest yet exotic beginnings in the lush landscapes of Java, Indonesia, in 2009, this books the result of many years scholarly endeavour and meticulous research of an eclectic array of data sources, including topographic maps, GPS records and digital elevation models from orbiting satellites.
The Relative Mountains of Earth includes mountain images from the archive of several climbers. These photographs document a whole spectrum of peaks, from famous and accessible Ribus to obscure Ribus in clandestine locations which have rarely been visited by mountaineers.
Also included are articles offering insights on topographic prominence, the design of the project, the seamounts of the oceans and the mountains of the moon. The book features several top 50 lists, fascinating and occasionally bizarre facts, plus vivid stories from several writers.
Nobody has climbed all the Ribus and nobody ever will, but this book should provide an invaluable reference and inexhaustible source of inspiration, beckoning adventurers to heed the calls of nearby prominent peaks whichever part of the world they happen to be in.
Published by Pedantic Press.
The Relative Mountains of Earth is a comprehensive catalogue of the world?s most prominent mountains and a sprawling testament to natural grandeur. The list encompasses all seven continents and unveils all 7150 Ribus.
From the projects modest yet exotic beginnings in the lush landscapes of Java, Indonesia, in 2009, this books the result of many years scholarly endeavour and meticulous research of an eclectic array of data sources, including topographic maps, GPS records and digital elevation models from orbiting satellites.
The Relative Mountains of Earth includes mountain images from the archive of several climbers. These photographs document a whole spectrum of peaks, from famous and accessible Ribus to obscure Ribus in clandestine locations which have rarely been visited by mountaineers.
Also included are articles offering insights on topographic prominence, the design of the project, the seamounts of the oceans and the mountains of the moon. The book features several top 50 lists, fascinating and occasionally bizarre facts, plus vivid stories from several writers.
Nobody has climbed all the Ribus and nobody ever will, but this book should provide an invaluable reference and inexhaustible source of inspiration, beckoning adventurers to heed the calls of nearby prominent peaks whichever part of the world they happen to be in.
Published by Pedantic Press.