Mountains And Mountain Climbing: Records Of Adventure And Enterprise Among The Famous Mountains Of The World (1883)

By William Henry Davenport Adams

Book Overview

Mountains And Mountain Climbing: Records Of Adventure And Enterprise Among The Famous Mountains Of The World (1883) by William Henry Davenport Adams is a comprehensive account of the history of mountain climbing and exploration. The book provides detailed descriptions of the most famous mountain ranges in the world, including the Alps, the Himalayas, and the Rocky Mountains. It also chronicles the exploits of the most famous mountain climbers of the time, including Edward Whymper, who was the first to climb the Matterhorn, and John Muir, who explored the Sierra Nevada range in California.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific mountain range or region. The author provides readers with a detailed history of each mountain range, including its geology, climate, and flora and fauna. He also describes the challenges faced by mountain climbers, including the dangers of altitude sickness, extreme weather conditions, and the risk of falling.In addition to providing a historical account of mountain climbing, the book also includes personal narratives from the author and other climbers. These stories provide readers with a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs of mountain climbing, and offer a glimpse into the psyche of those who are drawn to this dangerous and exhilarating sport.Overall, Mountains And Mountain Climbing: Records Of Adventure And Enterprise Among The Famous Mountains Of The World is a fascinating and informative book that is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in mountaineering, exploration, or adventure.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: 1164197428
• ISBN13: 9781164197423
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"