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in being exhaustively illustrated with the author's own photographs (usually in black and white). His habit in later volumes of drawing the route of ascent in white on the photograph was helpful for route-finding. Landmarks are important for route-finding, especially where paths are indistinct (as on
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writers during and following World War II. He personally explored and photographed all the routes he describes in his famous mountain guides, so that users can be assured of correct directions. His guides were based on earlier books covering most of the mountainous regions of
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for part of the year to pursue his mountain photography. His profession caused some amusement in climbing circles, where he was occasionally described as "a perfume salesman who wears his wares". Poucher appeared as a guest on
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before the final peak. A bad step is an awkward point in a scramble where hand support is needed. Bad steps are also usually exposed to steep drops below, so need a good
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is vital should darkness fall when on the path. His guides include relevant maps and the photographs of key parts of the routes he describes. Some
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has been revised and reprinted over the years and is now in its 10th edition. He was frequently given leave of absence by
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for his photography, and gave details of his methods in the pocket guides, together with friendly advice on
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in 1940, achieving
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