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Mountaineering In The Sierra Nevada

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""Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada"" is a classic book written by Clarence King, an American geologist and mountaineer. First published in 1872, this book is a vivid account of King's adventures in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a detailed description of King's exploration of the Sierra Nevada mountains, including his ascent of Mount Tyndall, Mount Whitney, and other peaks. King's descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the region are both poetic and scientific, providing a unique insight into the natural history of the area. The second part of the book is a practical guide to mountaineering, offering advice on equipment, technique, and safety. King's writing is engaging and informative, and his passion for the mountains shines through on every page. ""Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada"" is a must-read for anyone interested in mountaineering, natural history, or the history of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163100271
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 308
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x17 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 413 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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""Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada"" is a classic book written by Clarence King, an American geologist and mountaineer. First published in 1872, this book is a vivid account of King's adventures in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a detailed description of King's exploration of the Sierra Nevada mountains, including his ascent of Mount Tyndall, Mount Whitney, and other peaks. King's descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the region are both poetic and scientific, providing a unique insight into the natural history of the area. The second part of the book is a practical guide to mountaineering, offering advice on equipment, technique, and safety. King's writing is engaging and informative, and his passion for the mountains shines through on every page. ""Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada"" is a must-read for anyone interested in mountaineering, natural history, or the history of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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