The Countryman Press , 2001, First Edition , Hardcover , Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket . Clean, tight condition. Ex-library book with only light wear overall, usual type lib markings. Scuffing to jacket, which is attached to book, stamps & a little soiling upper edge of pages. Interior pages are clean & tight. 303 pages. B/w photos. ''Building on his rock-climbing guide experience and earlier books, Mellor has written a thorough overview of American rock climbing destinations. His belief that ''a route is more than just a route it's an encounter with the physical world, and it's an association with climbers of past generations'' resonates in every chapter. Dividing his text geographically (e. G. , New England, Dixie, California, Colorado) , Mellor introduces the natural history and rock, the original climbers and the historic routes they put up, the local climbing scene, and the regional eccentricities for each area. In the last chapter, he highlights the impact overuse can bring to climbing areas, which are often on public lands. He challenges climbers to ''cherish the resource'' (vertical rock) as access and regulations on use become more common. American Rock is unique for what it is not: a guidebook or a climbing memoir...'' ; 8vo 8'' - 9'' tall. Rock climbing, outdoor sports


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