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100 1 _aYoung, Geoffrey Winthrop,
_d1876-1958
245 1 0 _aMountain Craft
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-03-28
505 0 _aManagement and leadership, by G.W. Young -- Equipment for the Alps, by J.P. Farrar -- Guided and guideless mountaineering, by G.W. Young -- Rock climbing, by G.W. Young -- Climbing in combination, by G.W. Young -- Corrective method, by G.W. Young -- Ice and snow craft, by G.W. Young -- Reconnoitring, by G.W. Young -- Mountaineering on ski, by Arnold Lunn -- Mountain photography, by Sydney Spencer -- Mountaineering in tropical countries, by A.F.R. Wollaston -- Mountaineering in the Arctic (Spitsbergen), by Sir W. Martin Conway -- The Caucasus, by Harold Raeburn -- The mountains of Corsica, by George Finch -- The Himalaya, by T.G. Longstaff -- The mountains of Norway, by W. Cecil Slingsby -- The Southern Alps of New Zealand, by Malcolm Ross -- The Pyrenees, by Claude Elliott -- The Rocky Mountains, by A.L. Mumm.
508 _aellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Mountain Craft" by Geoffrey Winthrop Young is a guidebook on mountaineering techniques and principles written in the early 20th century. The book is aimed at both experienced mountaineers and those who enjoy walking and contemplating mountains, offering insights on leadership, management, and the necessary skills for successful climbing. It delves into the nuances of the mountaineering experience, highlighting the importance of teamwork and the psychological aspects that affect a climbing party. The opening of "Mountain Craft" sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of mountaineering, focusing initially on the critical aspects of management and leadership within a climbing party. Young emphasizes the balance required in effective leadership, noting that a good leader facilitates harmony and cooperation among climbers. He discusses the importance of preparation prior to climbs, touching on health, food, and overall morale. By addressing the dynamics within climbing groups, the author stresses how emotional and physical well-being directly impacts performance and safety, effectively positioning this guide as a foundational text for aspiring and seasoned climbers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1920
653 _aMountaineering
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/mountaincraft00younrich/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67729
999 _c108551
_d108551