Bradford Washburn: A Life Of Exploration (Book) by Michael Sfraga

This is the first book to detail mountaineering legend Bradford Washburn's multifaceted life and achievements. More than a legendary mountaineer, in his career of over 40 years as Director of the Boston Museum of Science, Washburn wrote numerous books and articles, many for the National Geographic Society; created groundbreaking maps; and photographed breathtaking vistas. Michael Sfraga's engaging biography recounts Washburn's adventures and accomplishments as a mountaineer, photographer, and scientist. In examining this rich life and work, Sfraga links Washburn's achievements to significant changes in our scientific and geographic understanding. 280 pages.