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_aWherry, George, _d1852-1928 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAlpine notes and the climbing foot |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-04-10 | ||
| 508 | _aSonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Alpine Notes and The Climbing Foot" by George Wherry is a collection of mountaineering essays written in the late 19th century. The work comprises personal accounts and observations from Wherry's alpine expeditions and includes technical discussions about climbing techniques and safety. The text is likely aimed at both novice climbers and seasoned adventurers, offering insights into the joys and challenges of mountaineering while encouraging readers to explore the alpine landscape themselves. The opening of this publication introduces Wherry's experiences during various climbing seasons, beginning with a letter written in 1895. He recounts training at Kandersteg and details an array of climbs, including the Birrenhorn and Monte Rosa, sharing amusing anecdotes, encounters with wildlife, and reflections on the sublime beauty of the mountains. Wherry also addresses the practical and technical aspects of climbing, such as the importance of training and acclimation, as well as the unique adaptability of hands and feet in climbers. The narrative balances personal reflection with informative content, setting an engaging tone for the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cCambridge: Macmillan & Bowes, 1896 |
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| 653 | _aMountaineering | ||
| 653 | _aAlps -- Description and travel | ||
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