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The Dolomites and their legends

Author : Karl Felix Wolff
Publisher : Edition Raetia
ISBN 13 : 887283452X
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book The Dolomites and their legends written by Karl Felix Wolff and published by Edition Raetia. This book was released on 2013-02-09 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dolomites, a range of mountains in the Southern Alps, are widely celebrated for their bizarre rock formations, light colour hues, and pristine nature. It is no coincidence that UNESCO declared the Pale Mountains a World Heritage Site and that, every single year, they attract tourists and nature enthusiasts from all around the globe. This enchanting mountain landscape, which is oftentimes cool and forbidding, has left an indelible mark on its inhabitants. Their veritable treasure trove of myths, legends and mystery stories is an integral part of the rich cultural heritage of the Dolomites: the older generation has always passed down this heritage to a wide-eyed audience comprised of both the young and the young-at-heart. This compilation by Karl Felix Wolff (1879-1966), probably the most prominent regional writer-explorer of legends, contains well-known tales like "King Laurin and the Alp-Glow" and "The Kingdom of the Fanes" in addition to lesser known stories such as "The Nightingale of the Sasslong", "Iron Hand" and "Merisana's Wedding". This book is a unique collection on your perspective of the Dolomites.

The Dolomites and Their Legends

Author : Karl Felix Wolff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The Dolomites and Their Legends written by Karl Felix Wolff and published by . This book was released on 1930 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Dolomites and Their Legends

Author : Karl Felix Wolff
Publisher : Raetia
ISBN 13 : 9788872834367
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (343 download)

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Download or read book The Dolomites and Their Legends written by Karl Felix Wolff and published by Raetia. This book was released on 2013 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dolomites, a range of mountains in the Southern Alps, are widely celebrated for their bizarre rock formations, light colour hues, and pristine nature. It is no coincidence that UNESCO declared the Pale Mountains a World Heritage Site and that, every single year, they attract tourists and nature enthusiasts from all around the globe. This enchanting mountain landscape, which is oftentimes cool and forbidding, has left an indelible mark on its inhabitants. Their veritable treasure trove of myths, legends and mystery stories is an integral part of the rich cultural heritage of the Dolomites: the older generation has always passed down this heritage to a wide-eyed audience comprised of both the young and the young-at-heart. This compilation by Karl Felix Wolff (1879-1966), probably the most prominent regional writer-explorer of legends, contains well-known tales like "King Laurin and the Alp-Glow" and "The Kingdom of the Fanes" in addition to lesser known stories such as "The Nightingale of the Sasslong", "Iron Hand" and "Merisana's Wedding". This book is a unique collection on your perspective of the Dolomites. Karl Felix Wolff is born in 1879. It was an elderly nanny from the Fassa Valley who first recounted the Ladin legends to Wolff. He became a journalist and writer, and wandered unceasingly all over the Dolomites in search of forgotten legends. The importance of Wolff's work in preserving the ancient Ladin myths simply cannot be overstated. He died in Bolzano in 1966.

Walking in the Dolomites

Author : Gillian Price
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783624426
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (836 download)

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Download or read book Walking in the Dolomites written by Gillian Price and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2017-01-20 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 25 multi-day treks in the Dolomites of north-east Italy. The routes range from moderate to challenging in difficulty, with varying degrees of mountain traverses, scrambles and exposure so a good head for heights is needed. The treks range from 11 to 41km (7–25 miles) with daily distances of between 5 and 15km (3–9 miles). Each trek is designed to be hut-to-hut and last 2–4 days. The routes explore the major mountain groups of the UNESCO World Heritage site including Sella and Marmolada. 1:100,000 maps are included for each walk Treks feature notes on access, difficulty and recommended maps for navigation on the ground Public transport and accommodation options are detailed

Shorter Walks in the Dolomites

Author : Gillian Price
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781852847876
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (478 download)

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Download or read book Shorter Walks in the Dolomites written by Gillian Price and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A popular guidebook to short walks in the Dolomites of north east Italy. The guide describes 50 walks, graded from easy to strenuous, and varying in length from 3 mile strolls to full-day expeditions. The Dolomites are suitable for summer walking, and the mountains are easily accessible, just across the border from Austria and easily reached from Verona, Treviso, Venice and Innsbruck airports. The Dolomites are blessed with vast forests, high-altitude rocky landscapes and seas of beautiful wildflowers and the range is now a designated Unesco World Heritage Site encompassing a national park - Parco Nazionale Dolomiti Bellunesi - and several other protected areas. Highlights include the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the Civetta, the Piz Bo circuit on the Sella massif and the Sentiero delle Odle. This guide offers something for every walking ability and preference, and includes all the background and planning information you need to plan a trip, including an Italian-German-English glossary and a list of accommodation providers and websites and details of all rifugios on or near the routes.

Michael Morporgo's Myths and Legends

Author : Michael Morpurgo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780192767363
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (673 download)

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Download or read book Michael Morporgo's Myths and Legends written by Michael Morpurgo and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From brave heroes and battling beasts to mighty gods and magic spells, these are timeless tales to treasure forever.An enchanting selection of classic myths and legends, chosen by the UK's best-loved storyteller.

Day Walks in the Dolomites

Author : Gillian Price
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783629703
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (836 download)

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Download or read book Day Walks in the Dolomites written by Gillian Price and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2024-05-23 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidebook to 50 day walks in the Dolomites, showcasing the best mountain routes in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in northeastern Italy. The Dolomites offer fantastic walking from June to September and can easily be reached from Verona, Treviso, Venice and Innsbruck. Including easy, moderate and strenuous hut-supported walks, the routes range from 2–13 miles (3–21km), each designed to fit into a single day. They centre around key bases such as Cortina d'Ampezzo, San Vito di Cadore, Sesto and Misurina. 1:50,000 maps included for each walk Advice on access, refreshments and public transport Highlights include Tri Cime di Lavaredo, Pelmo and Marmolada Listing of rifuges and accommodation providers GPX files available to download

Valentine

Author : Decora Co.
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Valentine written by Decora Co. and published by . This book was released on 2020-02 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DECORATING WITH BOOKS NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE Please note: This is a decorative book only. There is no content on the inside. This decorative book is a simple yet sophisticated way to add a pop of color and personality to your home decor. We recommend combining 3-5 books together to make a statement and highlight your personal tastes and interests. Decorative books are an easy and inexpensive way to add visual interest to your space. These decorative display books are perfect for: Coffee tables Bookshelves Night tables End tables Dorm rooms Offices Home staging Interior design House warming gifts Christmas gifts Product Details: "Valentine" is printed on the spine. Please reference the front cover for the font style. Each book is 8.5 x 11 inches (22 x 28 centimeters). Professionally printed paperback book with high quality, soft matte cover. 350 blank interior pages with a subtle dot ellipse pattern at the bottom of each page. Simple, elegant, and minimalist style. Fonts may vary. See front cover for font style. Each book sold separately. Visit our Amazon Author page to see our full collection of decoration books featuring cities, travel destinations, hobbies, interests, phrases, and more. Search: "Decora Book Co".

Hangdog Days

Author : Jeff Smoot
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1680512331
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Hangdog Days written by Jeff Smoot and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fast-paced history-cum-memoir about rock climbing in the wild-and-wooly ’80s Highlights ground-breaking achievements from the era Hangdog Days vividly chronicles the era when rock climbing exploded in popularity, attracting a new generation of talented climbers eager to reach new heights via harder routes and faster ascents. This contentious, often entertaining period gave rise to sport climbing, climbing gyms, and competitive climbing--indelibly transforming the sport. Jeff Smoot was one of those brash young climbers, and here he traces the development of traditional climbing “rules,” enforced first through peer pressure, then later through intimidation and sabotage. In the late ’70s, several climbers began introducing new tactics including “hangdogging,” hanging on gear to practice moves, that the old guard considered cheating. As more climbers broke ranks with traditional style, the new gymnastic approach pushed the limits of climbing from 5.12 to 5.13. When French climber Jean-Baptiste Tribout ascended To Bolt or Not to Be, 5.14a, at Smith Rock in 1986, he cracked a barrier many people had considered impenetrable. In his lively, fast-paced history enriched with insightful firsthand experience, Smoot focuses on the climbing achievements of three of the era’s superstars: John Bachar, Todd Skinner, and Alan Watts, while not neglecting the likes of Ray Jardine, Lynn Hill, Mark Hudon, Tony Yaniro, and Peter Croft. He deftly brings to life the characters and events of this raucous, revolutionary time in rock climbing, exploring, as he says, “what happened and why it mattered, not only to me but to the people involved and those who have followed.”

Italian Chic

Author : Andrea Ferolla
Publisher : Assouline Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614286809
Total Pages : 6 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book Italian Chic written by Andrea Ferolla and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Italy is a country synonymous with style and beauty in all aspects of life: the rich history of Rome, Renaissance art of Florence, graceful canals of Venice, high fashion of Milan, signature pasta alla bolognese of Bologna, colorful architecture of Portofino and winking blue waters of Capri and the Amalfi Coast, among many others. Italians themselves live effortlessly amid all this splendor, knowing instinctively just the type of outfit to throw on, design element to balance, or delectable ingredient to add.

Plant Life of the Dolomites

Author : Erika Pignatti
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642310435
Total Pages : 790 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (423 download)

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Download or read book Plant Life of the Dolomites written by Erika Pignatti and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The landscape and vegetation of the Dolomites have characteristics that are very particular. Some 2300 species live here, about a fifth of the flora in Europe as a whole. This book depicts what the plant cover of the Dolomites is composed of, how it was formed, and what future evolution may bring. The data presented is based on the authors’ combined botanical research, which consists of thousands of surveys throughout the entire region of the Dolomites. To explain the vegetation, 106 plant communities are described in detailed datasheets. Biological, geological, climatic and physical-chemical parameters are given for each plant community, including a description of the habitat, the indicator species, the floristic composition, distribution, conservation, and alteration risks, as well as a distribution map and a photo of the association. The associations are grouped into habitats, such as the human habitat, natural forests and meadows on the valley floor, the coniferous forest belt, screes, alpine vegetation on granite, porphyry, and volcanic rock, as well as on dolomite and limestones. In closing, the authors make a case for using the scientific information provided in the book for the conservation of the Dolomites, the heritage of all humanity. Additional in-depth analysis will be presented in the supplementary volumes “Plant Life of the Dolomites: Vegetation Tables” and “Plant Life of the Dolomites: Atlas of Flora.”

The White War

Author : Mark Thompson
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0786744383
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book The White War written by Mark Thompson and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In May 1915, Italy declared war on the Habsburg Empire. Nearly 750,000 Italian troops were killed in savage, hopeless fighting on the stony hills north of Trieste and in the snows of the Dolomites. To maintain discipline, General Luigi Cadorna restored the Roman practice of decimation, executing random members of units that retreated or rebelled. With elegance and pathos, historian Mark Thompson relates the saga of the Italian front, the nationalist frenzy and political intrigues that preceded the conflict, and the towering personalities of the statesmen, generals, and writers drawn into the heart of the chaos. A work of epic scale, The White War does full justice to the brutal and heart-wrenching war that inspired Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms.

Untrodden Peaks and Unfrequented Valleys

Author : Amelia B. Edwards
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1596054611
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book Untrodden Peaks and Unfrequented Valleys written by Amelia B. Edwards and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The real-life inspiration for modern-day mystery writer Elizabeth Peters's "Amelia Peabody" novels, celebrated Victorian adventuress Amelia Edwards enjoyed unexpected notoriety, for a woman, as a journalist, political activist, and world traveler. In 1872, she a female companion set off on a "ramble" through the nearly impassable Italian Dolomites, where food and shelter were chancy propositions but the scenery was gorgeous and the people friendly and welcoming. Edwards approached the expedition with humor and enthusiasm, as she regales us with the tale of the journey with the generous, vivacious spirit that made her one of her era's most daring women. - Back cover.

Free Spirit

Author : Reinhold Messner
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594858551
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (948 download)

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Download or read book Free Spirit written by Reinhold Messner and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2014-07-17 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * A mountaineering classic re-released in the Legends and Lore series * Two new chapters In Free Spirit Reinhold Messner describes the forces and events that have shaped him as a climber as famous for his discipline as for his innovative spirit. Messner evolved his philosophy of the single free-climbing line with its uncompromising purity of style in the Dolomites and, as equipment and technique developed, he was in the forefront of the transference of fast lightweight alpine methods to the great ranges. Here, he takes us from the days of his first climb (at the age of five) with his father to his brother’s tragic death on Nanga Parbat in 1970 to his later move away from the overcrowded Alps and 8000-meter peaks. He sought fulfillment, instead, in new challenges in lesser known parts of the world, such as crossing the expanse of Antarctica. Free Spirit is an exciting account of the career of a mountain pioneer.

Landscapes of the Dolomites and Eastern South Tyrol

Author : Dietrich Höllhuber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781856912969
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book Landscapes of the Dolomites and Eastern South Tyrol written by Dietrich Höllhuber and published by . This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is a general guide to the Dolomites which aims to get visitors away from the crowded tourist centres and out into the countryside by car, cycle or on foot. It has 50 destinations and includes a fold-out touring map and town plans.

Trekking in the Dolomites

Author : Gillian Price
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Trekking in the Dolomites written by Gillian Price and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Northern Italy's famous Alta Via long-distance walking routes are spread across the Dolomites, running roughly north to south and reaching as far as the Austrian border. There are six of these routes, and they increase in difficulty: Alta Via 1 has few exposed sections and is suitable for novice alpine trekkers; AV2 is much more challenging, only suitable for experienced alpine trekkers with a good head for heights, while AVs 3-6 have extended via ferrata sections and considerable exposure. AVs 1 and 2 are described in detail in this guidebook. The 120km AV1 is described over 11 day stages; AV.

Ride

Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744047196
Total Pages : 683 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Ride written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 683 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Power up mountain passes in Italy’s Dolomites, tackle Bolivia’s infamous Death Road or go island-hopping in Japan: Ride takes you around the world in search of adventure on two wheels. Covering 100 incredible cycling routes, this inspirational book will make you reach for your handlebars, whether you’re an experienced, ascent-loving road cyclist or are planning your first bike- packing trip. Awe-inspiring images and compelling descriptions of each ride will have you itching to jump in the saddle, while handy maps, elevation profiles and practical information – including things like distance, difficulty and road surface – will help you plan the nitty gritty of your trip. We’ve also included the best places to explore along the way – whether that’s refuelling spots, epic viewpoints or nearby must-see sights – as well as suggestions for alternative ways to tackle a route. This beautiful bike book features: - Covers 100 rides, from day cycles around cities to epic journeys across continents. - Beautifully designed gift book with stunning photography throughout. - Inspirational travel guide for anyone planning a cycling holiday. - A carefully curated selection of rides, chosen by cycling and travel experts. - Infographics provide an easy-to-digest overview of each ride. - Includes maps and elevation profiles. - Features top tips on cycle touring. Rides are arranged within each chapter geographically, and include the duration and a difficulty rating to help make it easy for readers to find rides that suit their timeframe and ability level. Each chapter covers a different continent (North America, Central and South America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, Australasia) whilst offering top tips for getting the most out of each ride – including recommended stops, viewpoints on route andhow to make the ride shorter/longer depending on how much time you have. Ride is also jam-packed with facts and figures on the world’s most famous cyclists and iconic races, plus information on the history of cycling, how to choose a bike and what kit to take.