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  • Mountain Conquests: Thirteen Unforgettable Reads

    The making of a mountaineer, The Alps, Oxford Mountaineering Essays, The Ascent of Denali, etc.

    by W. H. Le Mesurier, George Ingle Finch, C. G. Bruce, Norman Collie, Arnold Lunn, Michael T. H. Sadler, Julian S. Huxley, Norman Egerton Young, Hugh Kingsmill Lunn, H. E. G. Tyndale, N. T. Huxley, H. R. Pope, Arnold H. M. Lunn, William Martin Sir Conway, Hudson Stuck, Owen Glynne Jones, Aubrey Mrs. Le Blond, George Edward Mannering ...
    In 'Mountain Conquests: Thirteen Unforgettable Reads,' readers are invited to traverse the untouched peaks and untamed terrains that have long inspired both awe and ambition. This anthology unifies diverse literary styles from poignant narratives to meticulous expedition accounts, echoing the expansive nature of mountaineering itself. Each piece resonates with the undying human spirit to conquer ... Read more

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  • The Climber's Collection: 6 Classic Books on Mountaineering

    An Impromptu Ascent of Mont Blanc, Oxford Mountaineering Essays, The Assault on Mount Everest, 1922, The Making of a Mountaineer, etc.

    by George Ingle Finch, Norman Collie, Arnold Lunn, Michael T. H. Sadler, Julian S. Huxley, Norman Egerton Young, Hugh Kingsmill Lunn, H. E. G. Tyndale, N. T. Huxley, H. R. Pope, Arnold H. M. Lunn, C. G. Bruce, W. H. Le Mesurier ...
    The Climber's Collection: 6 Classic Books on Mountaineering offers an exhilarating journey through the history and innovation of mountaineering. This anthology captures the audacious spirit of explorers through an array of personal narratives, captivating reflections, and technical accounts, each contributing to a comprehensive depiction of high-altitude adventure. The diversity of literary styles ... Read more

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  • The Alps

    Enriched edition. Journey through the Alpine Heart: A Literary Exploration of Mountains and Culture

    by Arnold Lunn, Logan Mills ...
    In "The Alps," Arnold Lunn masterfully combines travelogue and philosophical reflection to explore the breathtaking landscape of the Alpine region. His literary style is marked by vivid descriptions and a lyrical quality that captures both the majesty of nature and the profound emotional responses it evokes in the traveler. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe, Lunn navigates not ... Read more

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  • Oxford Mountaineering Essays

    Exploring Mountaineering: A Literary Journey into Nature's Majesty and Human Resilience

    by Michael T. H. Sadler, Julian S. Huxley, Norman Egerton Young, Hugh Kingsmill Lunn, H. E. G. Tyndale, N. T. Huxley, H. R. Pope, Arnold H. M. Lunn ...
    Oxford Mountaineering Essays explores the multifaceted themes inherent in the climbing experience, skillfully merging engaging narratives with analytical insights. The collection offers a diverse array of literary styles that range from evocative personal essays to in-depth philosophical treatises, reflecting the varied perceptions of mountain landscapes. The anthology highlights the profound ... Read more

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  • The Classic Guide to Winter Sports

    by Sir Arnold Lunn ...
    Series series The Classic Guide to ...
    Well placed to discuss the art of skiing, Arnold Lunn was editor of the Climber’s Club Journal and the Alpine Ski Club Annual, founded the Oxford University Mountaineering Club, invented the skiing slalom race and was eventually knighted for his services to British Skiing and Anglo-Swiss relations. Originally published as a cheap handbook for skiing, this Classic Guide is devoted to the needs of ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

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  • Climbing the Matterhorn - A Collection of Historical Mountaineering Articles on the Brave Attempts to Scale One of the Highest Peaks in the Alps

    by Various ...
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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  • Ski-runs in the High Alps

    by F. F. Roget ...
    In 1905, when nearer fifty than forty, had I not been the happy father of a girl of seven I should have had no occasion to write this book. I bought, for her to play with, a pair of small ski in deal, which I remember cost nine francs. For myself I bought a rough pair, on which to fetch and bring her back to shore if the small ship foundered. No sooner had I equipped myself, standing, as a ... Read more

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  • Conquistadors of the Useless

    From the Alps to Annapurna

    by Lionel Terray ...
    'I have given my whole life to the mountains. Born at the foot of the Alps, I have been a ski champion, a professional guide, an amateur of the greatest climbs in the Alps and a member of eight expeditions to the Andes and the Himalayas. If the word has any meaning at all, I am a mountaineer.' So Terray begins Conquistadors of the Useless- not with arrogance, but with typical commitment. One of ... Read more

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  • Climbing Everest

    The Complete Writings of George Leigh Mallory

    by George Leigh Mallory ...
    'Compelling pieces.' Stephen Venables, Mail on Sunday 'Invaluable... [a] surprise it has taken so long to see the light of day.' National Geographic 'Expressive and emotionally literate.' Scottish Mountaineer In Climbing Everest, George Mallory (18 June 1886 - 8/9 June 1924), possibly the first man to summit Everest, takes us with him on his climbs in Britain and the Alps, culminating in his three ... Read more

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  • Climbs & Exploration In the Canadian Rockies

    by Hugh E.M. Stutfield ...
    Series Book 2 - Mountain Classics Collection
    First published in 1903, Climbs & Exploration in the Canadian Rockies details the mountaineering adventures of Hugh Stutfield and J. Norman Collie while the two were together during various explorations in the area north of Lake Louise, Alberta. Between 1898 and 1902, Stutfield and Collie journeyed through the mountain towns, valleys and passes of the Rockies, where Collie completed numerous first ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Adventures on the Roof of the World

    Exploring the Majestic Himalayas: Tales of Adventure and Discovery

    by Aubrey Mrs. Le Blond ...
    In "Adventures on the Roof of the World," Aubrey Mrs. Le Blond takes readers on a breathtaking journey through the towering peaks of the Himalayas, weaving together her personal narratives and rich observations of the sublime landscape. The book is characterized by its vivid descriptions and adventurous spirit, reflecting the Romantic literary style that flourished in the late 19th century, ... Read more

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  • Nanda Devi

    Nanda Davi Exploration and Ascent Book 1

    by Eric Shipton ...
    Series Book 1 - Eric Shipton: The Mountain Travel Books
    'When a man is conscious of the urge to explore, not all the arduous journeyings, the troubles that will beset him and the lack of material gains from his investigations will stop him.' Nanda Devi is one of the most inaccessible mountains in the Himalaya. It is surrounded by a huge ring of peaks, among them some of the highest mountains in the Indian Himalaya. For fifty years the finest ... Read more

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