This book is an account of the ascent of Mount St. Elias in Alaska by H.R.H. Prince Luigi Amadeo di Savoia, Duke of the Abruzzi. It is written by Filippo de Filippi and provides a detailed insight into this important event in mountaineering history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in mountaineering and adventure sports. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.