{"product_id":"9788490343593","title":"Josep Maria Soler i Coll","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJosep Maria Soler i Coll\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a complete portrait of Josep Maria Soler i Coll, a key figure in the introduction and popularization of skiing in Catalonia and an agronomist committed to the modernization of the countryside. The work explores his dual trajectory: as a pioneer of hiking and backcountry skiing, participating in historic ascents, and as a technician who promoted genetic improvement and agriculture from institutions such as the Mancomunitat and the Provincial Council of Barcelona. The reader will discover the life of a multifaceted man who combined a passion for nature with a solid professional career in the service of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancesc Roma Casanovas's biography focuses on the figure of Josep Maria Soler i Coll, a person who stood out in two apparently distinct fields but united by his connection to the territory. On one hand, the book recounts his facet as a hiker and skier, highlighting his fundamental role in rooting and extending the practice of skiing in Catalonia. His ascents to Pyrenean peaks that marked milestones in the history of mountaineering are detailed. On the other hand, the work addresses his professional career as an agronomist, developed during a convulsive period that went from the Mancomunitat of Catalonia to the Provincial Council of Barcelona, passing through the Republican Generalitat. The text highlights his struggle to improve agriculture, especially through the genetic improvement of crops, offering a complete vision of his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of hiking and skiing in Catalonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBiography of agronomists and technicians in the service of institutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe modernization of Catalan agriculture in the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between a passion for nature and professional trajectory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of the Mancomunitat and the Generalitat in the development of the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for readers interested in the history of sport in Catalonia, especially the origins of skiing and mountain hiking. It is also of great interest to those who want to know the trajectory of key figures in the agrarian and technical development of the country, as well as for students of Catalan biography of the 20th century. In short, it is a work for anyone looking to discover the multiple facets of a man who contributed decisively to his land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed and documented vision of the life of a pioneer of Catalan skiing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge of an agronomist's contributions to genetic improvement and agriculture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA portrait of Catalan society and institutions from the Mancomunitat to the post-war period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe connection between a personal passion for the mountains and professional public service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that values relevant but often little-known figures in the history of Catalonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: ROMA CASANOVAS, FRANCESC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: BIOGRAPHY: BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, BIOGRAPHY: SPORT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: PERFILS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 210 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a concise and well-documented biography that fulfills the objective of the \"Perfils\" collection: to offer accessible and rigorous portraits of relevant figures in Catalan culture and society. Soler i Coll's dual aspect, sporting and professional, enriches the narrative and makes it attractive both to mountain enthusiasts and to those interested in agrarian and institutional history. Its brevity (96 pages) makes it an agile read and perfect for anyone who wants a solid introduction to the subject's figure without delving into excessive technicalities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405131800923,"sku":"9788490343593","price":11.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034359.jpg?v=1781823939","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490343593","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}