02366cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000310011724500400014826400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450801670040552011720057253400450174465300620178965300750185165300540192685600430198099900170202354046UtSlPG20260610134239.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF850.51 aKing, Clarence,d1842-190110aMountaineering in the Sierra Nevada 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-01-24  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada" by Clarence King is a detailed account of mountaineering exploration written in the late 19th century. The book provides insight into the adventure and challenges faced by a team of explorers as they navigate the Sierra Nevada, reflecting on the grandeur of the landscape and the science behind its geological formation. The narrative combines elements of personal experience, scientific observation, and the natural beauty of the Sierra regions explored.  The opening of "Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada" sets the stage for an exploration of the Sierra Nevada range, describing its unique geological history and the significant role of Professor Josiah Dwight Whitney and his team in mapping it. King frames his narrative with a personal touch as he recounts joining a group to study the geology of the mountains, expressing a deep appreciation for the natural environment. The text transitions from broad geographical descriptions to intimate reflections on climbing experiences, showcasing both the awe of the Sierra as a wild frontier and the scientific intrigue it inspires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.) -- Description and travel  aKing, Clarence, 1842-1901 -- Travel -- Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)  aMountaineering -- Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54046  c94880d94880