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Mount McKinley And Mountain Climbers' Proof (1914)

Mount McKinley And Mountain Climbers' Proof (1914)

Balch, Edwin Swift

Paperback

Adventurers & ExplorersFiction AnthologiesWest

ISBN10: 1104195402
ISBN13: 9781104195403
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 20 2009
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.30 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Mount McKinley and Mountain Climbers' Proof is a book written by Edwin Swift Balch in 1914. The book is a comprehensive account of the author's experiences and observations during his mountaineering expeditions to Mount McKinley, the highest peak in North America. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed history of the exploration and discovery of Mount McKinley, including the various attempts made by mountaineers to climb the peak. The author also discusses the various challenges and dangers associated with climbing the mountain, including harsh weather conditions and the risk of falling. The second part of the book is a personal account of the author's own experiences during his expeditions to Mount McKinley. The author describes in detail the various routes he took to climb the mountain, the equipment he used, and the challenges he faced. He also provides vivid descriptions of the mountain's natural beauty and the wildlife he encountered during his climbs. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of scientific exploration and research in mountaineering, and the role that mountaineers play in advancing our understanding of the natural world. Overall, Mount McKinley and Mountain Climbers' Proof is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into the world of mountaineering and the challenges and rewards of climbing one of the world's most iconic peaks.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.

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