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Climbing The Matterhorn A Collection Of Historical Mountaineering Articles On The Brave Attempts To Scale One Of The Highest Peaks In The Alps
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Book Synopsis Climbing the Matterhorn - A Collection of Historical Mountaineering Articles on the Brave Attempts to Scale One of the Highest Peaks in the Alps by : Various
Download or read book Climbing the Matterhorn - A Collection of Historical Mountaineering Articles on the Brave Attempts to Scale One of the Highest Peaks in the Alps written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-28 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Book Synopsis Fall of Heaven by : Reinhold Messner
Download or read book Fall of Heaven written by Reinhold Messner and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic event in mountaineering history, dramatically retold by a classic mountaineer • Ascending the Matterhorn was the 19th century equivalent of standing on Mars • A great historical story of tension and drama • Author is uniquely qualified to delve into Whymper’s complicated personality As Fall of Heaven begins, we join professional mountain guide Jean-Antoine Carrel as he tries and fails, again and again, to summit the Matterhorn—one of the most famous and iconic peaks in the Alps. Is it the “Devil’s mountain,” as the locals call it? Should he heed the village priest who warned that its summit was not meant to be climbed? Carrel is undeterred, he just needs capable climbers to join him. Enter Edward Whymper, who in 1861 at the age of 21 decided—unbeknownst to Carrel—that he would be the first to climb the Matterhorn. So the storyline is set, except that where Carrel is captivating, Whymper is utterly unsympathetic as an adventurer. He is mean and disdainful of guides, describing them as little more than porters who eat and drink too much. Despite this attitude, Whymper’s quest leads him inexorably into partnership with Carrel. The story follows their many attempts to find a route to the top of the Matterhorn, but then fate pulls them apart just as Whymper finds the line. His successful summit on July 14, 1865, in which Carrel did not take part, shocked the Victorian world with both awe and revulsion as four members of Whymper’s party died in frightening falls. Famed climber and author Reinhold Messner acknowledges that Whymper was the first man to summit the Matterhorn, the last of the great Alpine peaks to be climbed and representing the beginning of an age of alpinism based on difficulty rather than conquest. But rather than leaving a hero’s legacy, Whymper is revealed as the Captain Ahab of alpinism, a team leader who accepted no responsibility for the deaths of his teammates. Fall of Heaven is an exciting tale and an examination of the different types of men who were caught up in the adventuring spirit of the Victorian age, and the ironic fates that can follow success or failure.
Book Synopsis Climbing the Aletschhorn - A Historical Mountaineering Article on an Attempt to Scale One of the Highest Peaks in the Alps by : John Tyndall
Download or read book Climbing the Aletschhorn - A Historical Mountaineering Article on an Attempt to Scale One of the Highest Peaks in the Alps written by John Tyndall and published by Obscure Press. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This rare book contains the account of John Tyndall s attempt to scale the Aletschhorn, one of the highest peaks in the Alps. This thrilling text is both informative and exciting, detailing a perilous mountaineering expedition before the advent of the plethora of safety gear enjoyed by mountaineers today. John Tyndall was a seminal physicist in the 19th century. While researching his 1860 work, The Glaciers of the Alps, Tyndall became an accomplished climber and went on to write a number of fantastic books detailing various mountaineering expeditions. This book has been chosen because of its significant historic value and with the hope that such literature can be enjoyed for years to come. We are proud to republish this scarce book with an introductory biography of the author."
Book Synopsis Climbing the Weisshorn - A Historical Account of a Mountaineer's Attempt to Climb One of the Highest Peaks in the Alps by : John Tyndall
Download or read book Climbing the Weisshorn - A Historical Account of a Mountaineer's Attempt to Climb One of the Highest Peaks in the Alps written by John Tyndall and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-26 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This antiquarian book contains a historical account of a mountaineer's attempt to climb one of the highest peaks in the alps, the Weisshorn. Full of thrilling tales and fascinating anecdotes of mountaineering derring-do, this text offers a unique insight into mountaineering, and will be of considerable value to the discerning mountaineer, as well as those with an interest in the development of the practice. John Tyndall (1820 - 1893) was a seminal nineteenth century physicist whose initial esteem amongst the scientific community arose from his study of diamagnetism. Subsequent to this he made discoveries in infrared radiation and the physical properties of air. Many antiquarian book such as this are increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition, complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.
Download or read book The Matterhorn written by Steffen Kjær and published by Alpine Avenue Books. This book was released on 2011-12-04 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the author's struggles on the mountain of Matterhorn, this book offers an account of the mountain's history, including the legendary first ascent in 1865, as well as a factual description of the symptoms and mechanisms of altitude sickness. No other mountain in the world is as fascinating as the Matterhorn. Since the dramatic first ascent in 1865, the drama and the myths have created a unique interest in this mountain, which has probably caused the deaths of more mountaineers than any other. Each year, thousands of climbers attempt to reach the summit, but only one in five succeeds. And every season, the mountain claims the lives of ten to twenty climbers.
Book Synopsis The Ascent of the Matterhorn by : Edward Whymper
Download or read book The Ascent of the Matterhorn written by Edward Whymper and published by London : J. Murray. This book was released on 1880 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition narrating the ascent of the Matterhorn, with numerous illustrations: maps, views, equipment
Download or read book Mountain Men written by Mick Conefrey and published by Da Capo Press, Incorporated. This book was released on 2002-05-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An irresistible account of the pioneers of mountaineering "as colorful and eye-opening as the characters involved." Guardian
Book Synopsis The Matterhorn by : Ferdinand Kämpfer
Download or read book The Matterhorn written by Ferdinand Kämpfer and published by TWENTYSIX. This book was released on 2019-12-16 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 14th July 1865, two competing rope teams made their way to the summit of the Matterhorn. The mountain was considered invincible until Italians and Britons had the iron will to climb the colossus in the middle of the 19th century. The team around the British alpinist Edward Whymper won the race. It was sensational that for the first time people boarded the Matterhorn for good. But his rough aura was to take revenge: when the men de-scended the mountain, four of the seven climbers fell into the abyss, which is why the first ascent heralded the end of the Golden Age of Alpinism. What exactly happened in the crash? This commemorative volume keeps the memory alive.
Book Synopsis The Ascent of the Matterhorn by : Edward Whymper
Download or read book The Ascent of the Matterhorn written by Edward Whymper and published by . This book was released on 2024-03-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Ascent of the Matterhorn" is a gripping tale of adventure and determination set against the stunning backdrop of the Swiss Alps. In this thrilling account, readers are transported to the rugged peaks of the Matterhorn, one of the most iconic and challenging mountains in the world. As the narrative unfolds, readers follow a team of intrepid climbers as they embark on a perilous journey to conquer the formidable Matterhorn. Led by experienced guides and fueled by a relentless spirit of exploration, the climbers brave treacherous terrain, unpredictable weather, and sheer rock faces in their quest to reach the summit. But "The Ascent of the Matterhorn" is more than just a story of mountaineering prowess-it's a testament to the human spirit and the pursuit of lofty goals. Through vivid descriptions and heart-pounding accounts of narrow escapes and breathtaking vistas, the author captures the essence of the mountaineering experience and the thrill of pushing oneself to the limit. With its combination of adventure, danger, and triumph, "The Ascent of the Matterhorn" is a captivating read for anyone drawn to the allure of high-altitude exploration. Whether you're an experienced climber or an armchair adventurer, this book will transport you to the majestic slopes of the Matterhorn and leave you inspired by the indomitable spirit of those who dare to reach for the sky.
Download or read book Matterhorn written by Graeme Wallace and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first climb of the Matterhorn by Edward Whymper and his party in July 1865, this pictorial book features over 100 pages of photographs of the world's most recognisable mountain, together with tantalising extracts from Whymper s own books - 'Scrambles Amongst the Alps' and 'The Ascent of the Matterhorn', and the details of Graeme Wallace's attempt to traverse the summit via the Lion Ridge in Italy and down the Hornli Ridge in Switzerland, 150 years later in 2015.
Book Synopsis Mountains and Men by : Leonard H. Robbins
Download or read book Mountains and Men written by Leonard H. Robbins and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountains and Men, first published in 1931, provides a detailed look at some of the first ascents (and attempted ascents) on the world's highest peaks: Mount Everest, K2, Denali, Aconcagua, Mount Erebus, The Matterhorn, Ruwenzori, and others. Descriptions of the climbers and their routes and equipment are given, as well as the dangers facing each expedition in their attempt to be the first to scale these treacherous mountains. Included are 25 pages of maps and photographs.
Download or read book First Ascent written by and published by Cassell. This book was released on 2014-05-26 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What transformed pure physical delight into something deeper was the fact that no-one had been here before..." Discover the fascinating stories of the men and women who have scaled the world's highest peaks. Featuring accounts of some of the world's most treacherous mountain climbs, this amazing collection covers the ascent of Mont Blanc in the 1780s, the golden age of alpine climbing which saw the Matterhorn and the Bietschhorn conquered, as well as the climbing of the great summits of the Americas and the Himalayan peaks, Everest and Annapurna. First Ascent is a unique survey of human achievement and a tribute to the adventurous spirit of mountaineers past and present.
Download or read book The Athenaeum written by and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mountain Men written by Mick Conefrey and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2003-03-27 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traversing a century of climbing that begins with Victorian enthusiasts and ends with the conquerors of the Himalayan peaks, Mountain Men tells the stories of the extraordinary men who were the first to climb the world's best-known mountains: the Matterhorn, McKinley, Everest, and K2. Edward Whymper's relentless siege of the Matterhorn ended in controversy when four of his companions plunged to their deaths an hour after leaving the summit. In Alaska there have been many disputed claims to the first conquest of Mt. McKinley, and locals still insist that the honor belongs to three miners who climbed on a bet, armed with homemade climbing irons and bags of donuts. For a hundred years mountaineers have fallen victim to the fatal attraction of K2. An Italian aristocrat, an American millionaire, and an English Satanist were among the first to reach its slopes. They found a place of disappointment and madness; one of them never returned.Accompanied by unique archival materials, detailed maps, and photographs, Mountain Men invites us to follow in the footsteps of these fearless explorers, and tells us their stories with all the romance and audacity, bravado and suffering, courage and miscalculation intact.
Download or read book The Matterhorn written by Guido Rey and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Scrambles Amongst the Alps by : Edward Whymper
Download or read book Scrambles Amongst the Alps written by Edward Whymper and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When he first saw the Alps in 1860, Edward Whymper was a 20-year-old English wood engraver whose dream was to become an arctic explorer. Ambitious and hungry for adventure, he fell in love with the challenge the Alps presented and set out to conquer them peak by peak. Whymper made quick work of the challenge, racking up dozens of first ascents and acquiring a reputation as one of the best in the nascent field of mountaineering. But on the Matterhorn, considered to be mountaineering¿s Holy Grail at the time, Whymper met with failure again and again. On his eighth attempted ascent he finally succeeded, becoming the first man to reach its magnificent peak. The victory came at a heavy cost, however, as Whymper watched four of his companions fall to their deaths on the descent. It was a tragedy that would cast a shadow over the remainder of his life. Published in 1871, Scrambles Amongst the Alps is Whymper¿s own story of his nine years spent climbing in the Alps. One of the first books devoted to the sheer thrill of mountaineering, it is a breathtaking account of the triumph of man over mountain in a time before thermal clothing, nylon ropes, global positioning systems, and air rescues. It also offers Whymper¿s controversial story of the tragedy on the Matterhorn. One of the best adventure books of all time, Scrambles Amongst the Alps is an essential classic of climbing literature by one of mountaineering¿s most legendary figures.
Book Synopsis High Conquest by : James Ramsey Ullman
Download or read book High Conquest written by James Ramsey Ullman and published by . This book was released on 1941 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
