Climbing The Aletschhorn A Historical Mountaineering Article On An Attempt To Scale One Of The Highest Peaks In The Alps
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Climbing The Aletschhorn A Historical Mountaineering Article On An Attempt To Scale One Of The Highest Peaks In The Alps
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Author : John Tyndall
language : en
Publisher: Obscure Press
Release Date : 2011-05
Climbing The Aletschhorn A Historical Mountaineering Article On An Attempt To Scale One Of The Highest Peaks In The Alps written by John Tyndall and has been published by Obscure Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This rare book contains the account of John Tyndall s attempt to scale the Aletschhorn, one of the highest peaks in the Alps. This thrilling text is both informative and exciting, detailing a perilous mountaineering expedition before the advent of the plethora of safety gear enjoyed by mountaineers today. John Tyndall was a seminal physicist in the 19th century. While researching his 1860 work, The Glaciers of the Alps, Tyndall became an accomplished climber and went on to write a number of fantastic books detailing various mountaineering expeditions. This book has been chosen because of its significant historic value and with the hope that such literature can be enjoyed for years to come. We are proud to republish this scarce book with an introductory biography of the author."
Climbing The Matterhorn A Collection Of Historical Mountaineering Articles On The Brave Attempts To Scale One Of The Highest Peaks In The Alps
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Author : Various
language : en
Publisher: Barzun Press
Release Date : 2011-05-01
Climbing The Matterhorn A Collection Of Historical Mountaineering Articles On The Brave Attempts To Scale One Of The Highest Peaks In The Alps written by Various and has been published by Barzun Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Climbing The Weisshorn A Historical Account Of A Mountaineer S Attempt To Climb One Of The Highest Peaks In The Alps
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Author : John Tyndall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-05-01
Climbing The Weisshorn A Historical Account Of A Mountaineer S Attempt To Climb One Of The Highest Peaks In The Alps written by John Tyndall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Fall Of Heaven
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Author : Reinhold Messner
language : en
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2017-08-15
Fall Of Heaven written by Reinhold Messner and has been published by Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A classic event in mountaineering history, dramatically retold by a classic mountaineer • Ascending the Matterhorn was the 19th century equivalent of standing on Mars • A great historical story of tension and drama • Author is uniquely qualified to delve into Whymper’s complicated personality As Fall of Heaven begins, we join professional mountain guide Jean-Antoine Carrel as he tries and fails, again and again, to summit the Matterhorn—one of the most famous and iconic peaks in the Alps. Is it the “Devil’s mountain,” as the locals call it? Should he heed the village priest who warned that its summit was not meant to be climbed? Carrel is undeterred, he just needs capable climbers to join him. Enter Edward Whymper, who in 1861 at the age of 21 decided—unbeknownst to Carrel—that he would be the first to climb the Matterhorn. So the storyline is set, except that where Carrel is captivating, Whymper is utterly unsympathetic as an adventurer. He is mean and disdainful of guides, describing them as little more than porters who eat and drink too much. Despite this attitude, Whymper’s quest leads him inexorably into partnership with Carrel. The story follows their many attempts to find a route to the top of the Matterhorn, but then fate pulls them apart just as Whymper finds the line. His successful summit on July 14, 1865, in which Carrel did not take part, shocked the Victorian world with both awe and revulsion as four members of Whymper’s party died in frightening falls. Famed climber and author Reinhold Messner acknowledges that Whymper was the first man to summit the Matterhorn, the last of the great Alpine peaks to be climbed and representing the beginning of an age of alpinism based on difficulty rather than conquest. But rather than leaving a hero’s legacy, Whymper is revealed as the Captain Ahab of alpinism, a team leader who accepted no responsibility for the deaths of his teammates. Fall of Heaven is an exciting tale and an examination of the different types of men who were caught up in the adventuring spirit of the Victorian age, and the ironic fates that can follow success or failure.
8000 Metres
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Author : Alan Hinkes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
8000 Metres written by Alan Hinkes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Mountaineering categories.
In this book, renowned British mountaineer Alan Hinkes relates his experiences of climbing all 14 of the peaks over 8000m: the world's highest mountains. Alongside stunning photography, he describes his expeditions - many as Alpine-style ascents - capturing the beauty, harshness and danger of these mountains.
The Matterhorn
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Author : Steffen Kjær
language : en
Publisher: Alpine Avenue Books
Release Date : 2011-12-04
The Matterhorn written by Steffen Kjær and has been published by Alpine Avenue Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Following the author's struggles on the mountain of Matterhorn, this book offers an account of the mountain's history, including the legendary first ascent in 1865, as well as a factual description of the symptoms and mechanisms of altitude sickness. No other mountain in the world is as fascinating as the Matterhorn. Since the dramatic first ascent in 1865, the drama and the myths have created a unique interest in this mountain, which has probably caused the deaths of more mountaineers than any other. Each year, thousands of climbers attempt to reach the summit, but only one in five succeeds. And every season, the mountain claims the lives of ten to twenty climbers.
On Top Of The World
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Author : Richard Sale
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-01-01
On Top Of The World written by Richard Sale and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-01 with Mountaineering categories.
This book looks at the development of climbing on the world's highest mountains - the 14 whose summits stand above the 8000 metre contour. Though concentrating on the new millennium, from 2000 to 2011, with an epilogue on 2011, the book also covers the first ascent of the mountains, and the new routes climbed between the first ascent and 1999. A sequel to "On Top of the World", published in 2000 which dealt with the discovery and early climbing history of the mountains, the book also uses new material which has come to light over the last decade to re-appraise the first ascents on Annapurna, Broad Peak and K2. Illustrated with stunning images for the new routes established during the new millennium, the book also includes archival shots from the early history of the mountains. These archival shots include first ascent shots from two of the mountains which had not been made available for the earlier book. The book is completed with data on the mountains provided by co-author Eberhard Jurgalski, who maintains the world's most up-to-date database on these (and other) mountains. The data include all climbers who have summitted all 14 mountains (a figure which now stands at an astonishing 28) as well as those who are nearing the complete set. Sadly some of the latter have died in the attempt and will never achieve their goal.
Climbing K2 A Historical Mountaineering Article On Expeditions To The 2nd Highest Peak In The World
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Author : G. O. Dyhrenfurth
language : en
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Release Date : 2013-04-16
Climbing K2 A Historical Mountaineering Article On Expeditions To The 2nd Highest Peak In The World written by G. O. Dyhrenfurth and has been published by Read Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-16 with Sports & Recreation categories.
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.
The High Alps Without Guides
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Author : Arthur Gilbert Girdlestone
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1870
The High Alps Without Guides written by Arthur Gilbert Girdlestone and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1870 with Alps categories.
The Pioneers Of The Alps
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Author : C. D. Cunningham
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1888
The Pioneers Of The Alps written by C. D. Cunningham and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1888 with Alps categories.