Collie, Norman 1859-1942 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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. Release date is 2014-05-24 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) Original publication data not identified Mountaineering Himalaya Mountains DS G Original publication data not identified 03006938 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45747 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45747 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134041.0 45747