Author: Mrs. Aubrey Le BlondPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alps
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
True Tales of Mountain Adventures for Non-climbers Young and Old
Author: Mrs. Aubrey Le BlondPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alps
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
The Adventures of the Mountain Men
Author: Stephen BrennanPublisher: Skyhorse
ISBN: 9781510719040
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Incredible stories from those who thrived in the Wild West. The “mountain men” were the hunters and trappers who fiercely strode the Rocky Mountains in the early to mid-1800s. They braved the elements in search of the skins of beavers and other wild animals, to sell or barter for goods. The lifestyle of the mountain men could be harsh, existing as they did among animals, and spending most of their days and nights living and camping out in the great unexplored wilds of the Rockies. Life outdoors presented many threats, not least among them Native Americans, who were hostile to the mountain men encroaching on the area for their own purposes. For a certain kind of pioneer, this risk and more were outweighed by the benefits of living free, without the restrictions and boundaries of “civilized” settlements. Included in this collection are tales from great writers, including: Washington Irving Stanley Vestal Osborne Russell Francis Parkman Jr. And many more! In The Adventures of the Mountain Men, New York Times bestselling author Stephen Brennan has compiled many of the best stories about the mountain men—the most daring exploits, the death-defying chances taken to hunt big game, the clashes with the arrows of Native Americans, and also the moments when the men were struck by the incomparable beauty of the unsullied, majestic Rocky Mountains.
Touching the Void
Author: Joe SimpsonPublisher: Direct Authors
ISBN: 0957519303
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
The 25th Anniversary ebook, now with more than 50 images. 'Touching the Void' is the tale of two mountaineer’s harrowing ordeal in the Peruvian Andes. In the summer of 1985, two young, headstrong mountaineers set off to conquer an unclimbed route. They had triumphantly reached the summit, when a horrific accident mid-descent forced one friend to leave another for dead. Ambition, morality, fear and camaraderie are explored in this electronic edition of the mountaineering classic, with never before seen colour photographs taken during the trip itself.
At the Mercy of the Mountains
Author: Peter BronskiPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493009273
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
In the tradition of Eiger Dreams, In the Zone: Epic Survival Stories from the Mountaineering World, and Not Without Peril, comes a new book that examines the thrills and perils of outdoor adventure in the “East’s greatest wilderness,” the Adirondacks.
Tales of the Mountain Men
Author: Lamar UnderwoodPublisher: Globe Pequot
ISBN: 9781592284238
Category : Adventure and adventurers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Classic stories about the adventurers who explored and settled the West.
Lost on Purpose
Author: Patrick TaylorPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781519145376
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
"Lost on Purpose" is the non-fiction adventure narrative of a former technology executive who reinvented himself as a 21st century mountain man. In October/November 2013, Patrick Taylor crossed the Rocky Mountains alone on foot. He passed through one of the largest wilderness areas in the Lower 48 to reach and retrace the route of Lewis & Clark in the winter. The sacrifices - vocationally, financially, emotionally - are measured against the benefits by the author in a refreshingly honest, humorous, and inspirational fashion. If you liked "Wild" (and who didn't), you will love this wilderness adventure.
The Outlook
Author: Truth
Author: Our Library
Author: Library Association (Portland, Or.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Classified catalogs (Dewey decimal)
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Among Our Books
Author: Carnegie Library of PittsburghPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description