Above the Snow Line: Mountaineering Sketches Between 1870 and 1880

Above the Snow Line: Mountaineering Sketches Between 1870 and 1880
Author: Clinton Dent
Publisher: Litres
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2021-03-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 5040751893

"Above the Snow Line: Mountaineering Sketches Between 1870 and 1880" by C. T. Dent. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Above the Snow Line: Mountaineering Sketches Between 1870 and 1880

Above the Snow Line: Mountaineering Sketches Between 1870 and 1880
Author: C. T. Dent
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2020-03-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

'Above the Snow Line' is a collection of thrilling mountaineering sketches by C.T. Dent, chronicling his expeditions between 1870 and 1880. From the ascent of the Balfrinhorn to the Aiguille du Dru, Dent takes readers on a journey through the Alps, offering vivid descriptions of the landscape and the challenges of mountaineering. With anecdotes about fellow climbers and humorous observations on the hotel staff, 'Above the Snow Line' is an engaging and insightful read. In addition to recounting his own experiences, Dent reflects on the growth and spread of the climbing craze, and offers his thoughts on the future of mountaineering. This timeless classic is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of mountaineering and the allure of the Alps.

Above the Snowline

Above the Snowline
Author: Steph Swainston
Publisher: Gollancz
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2010-02-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0575086769

This is the book Steph Swainston's fans have been waiting for. A prequel to the Castle novels. This is Jant Shira's life before the drugs took over, as a hunter in the mountains. Awian exiles are building a stronghold in the Darkling mountains, where the Rhydanne hunt. Their clash of interests soon leads to bloodshed and Shira Dellin, a Rhydanne huntress, appeals to the immortal Circle for justice. The Emperor sends Jant, half-Rhydanne, half-Awian, and all-confidence, to mediate. As Jant is drawn into the spiralling violence he is shaken into coming to terms with his own heritage and his feelings for the alien, intoxicating Dellin. ABOVE THE SNOWLINE tells the story of Jant's early years in the Circle and shows the Fourlands as you've never seen them before.

Mountain Peak Peril

Mountain Peak Peril
Author: John Townsend
Publisher: QEB Publishing
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2015-08-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 160992794X

Are you ready for an amazing adventure that will test your brain power to the limit, full of mind-bending puzzles, twists and turns? You've been called urgently to the Television Wildlife Centre where Lucinda Lavender, the TV Director General, is waiting for you. Reports of a terrifying yeti in the Towering Mountains have been made. Sir Digby Tweedhop, the top wildlife presenter, was sent up the mountain to capture the yeti on film - but he has disappeared without a trace! Only you, with your fantastic geography skills, will be able to find him. This is a life or death mission, create your own adventure and rescue Sir Digby Tweedhop from the mountain! Readers must use their problem-solving skills and geographical knowledge to navigate through four thrilling adventures. Geography Quest follows the popular Science and Rubik's Quest series. Questions are carefully chosen to address core geography subjects for the age group. Finding the answers enables readers to advance through the story, learning more about geography with every step they take. Clues are dotted along the way, and wrong turns will direct readers towards the right answer! A glossary explains geographical words and provides added reference material.

The making of a mountaineer

The making of a mountaineer
Author: George Ingle Finch
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2023-07-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"The making of a mountaineer" by George Ingle Finch. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.