02436cam a22003373u 4500 45747 UtSlPG 20260610134041.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 03006938 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS G Collie, Norman, 1859-1942 Climbing on the Himalaya and Other Mountain Ranges Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-05-24 The Himalaya -- The Canadian Rocky Mountains -- The Alps -- The Lofoten Islands -- A Chuilionn -- The mountains of Ireland -- Prehistoric climbing near Wastdale Head -- A reverie -- The oromaniacal quest -- Fragment from a lost ms. -- Notes on the Himalayan Mountains -- Index. E-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel, Paul Marshall, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Climbing on the Himalaya and Other Mountain Ranges" by J. Norman Collie is a mountaineering narrative written in the early 20th century. This work blends personal adventure with the history of mountaineering, particularly focusing on the exploration of the Himalayan peaks and other mountain ranges. The book delves into Collie's experiences and the challenges faced by climbers as they venture into these majestic terrains. The opening of the book provides a historical overview of mountaineering in the Himalaya, highlighting its allure and the many untrodden paths that remain. Collie reflects on the challenges and dangers inherent in Himalayan exploration, stressing the unique satisfaction derived from conquering these formidable heights. He introduces his own motivation as a climber and the mental and physical qualities necessary for such journeys, setting the stage for his subsequent expeditions, including his experiences leading up to the ascent of Nanga Parbat. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mountaineering Himalaya Mountains https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45747 86586 86586