Alpine Ascents and Adventures: Rock and Snow Sketches

By H Schutz Wilson

Book Overview

""Alpine Ascents and Adventures: Rock and Snow Sketches"" is a book written by H. Schutz Wilson that details his experiences climbing and exploring the mountainous regions of the world. The book is divided into two sections, one focused on rock climbing and the other on snow climbing. In each section, Wilson provides vivid descriptions of the challenges and triumphs he faced while ascending various peaks. The book also includes detailed sketches and illustrations that provide a visual representation of the mountainous landscapes Wilson encountered. Overall, ""Alpine Ascents and Adventures"" is a thrilling and informative read for anyone interested in mountaineering and outdoor adventures.1878. A collection of Schutz's essays from his yearly high mountaineering holidays in Switzerland that describe the scenery he had seen, the adventures he had met with and the feelings that arose through his contact with the Alps. Contents: An Exalted Horn-The Mischabel Dom; Two Sprigs of Edelweiss-The Jungfrau and Monte Rosa; The Alps in Gladness-The Monch Joch-The Wetterhorn-Mont Blanc; The Alps in Sadness-The Balmhorn Accident; Mountaineering with Ladies; A Protruding Tooth-The Fletschhorn; A Fine Pair of Horns-The Weisshorn and the Matterhorn; The Peak of Terror-The Schreckhorn; An Ascent of the Matterhorn; and A Bivouac on the Rothhorn.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162633506
• ISBN13: 9781162633503
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"