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  • The Alps

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

    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 ... Leer más

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  • The Classic Guide to Winter Sports

    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 ... Leer más

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  • Mountain Conquests: Thirteen Unforgettable Reads

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

    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 ... Leer más

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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.

    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 ... Leer más

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  • Oxford Mountaineering Essays

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

    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 ... Leer más

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  • The Alps

    His blend included scientific accuracy with emotional clarity. The above along with an excellent bibliography make this book an excellent starting off point for people fascinated by mountains and particularly the Swiss Alps.His reference to Algernon Blackwood demonstrated to me the breadth of his understanding of people and these mountains. The Swiss Alps were, arguably, the life of Arnold Lunn. ... Leer más

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  • The Alps

    Rousseau is usually credited with the discovery that mountains are not intrinsically hideous. Long before his day, isolated men had loved the mountains, but these men were eccentrics. They founded no school; and Rousseau was certainly the first to popularise mountains and to transform the cult of hill worship into a fashionable creed. Nonetheless, we must guard against the error of supposing that ... Leer más

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    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. ... Leer más

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  • Ski-runs in the High Alps

    de 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 ... Leer más

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  • Conquistadors of the Useless

    From the Alps to Annapurna

    de 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 ... Leer más

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  • Climbing Everest

    The Complete Writings of 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 ... Leer más

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  • Climbs & Exploration In the Canadian Rockies

    Series Libro 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 ... Leer más

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