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100 1 _aHaskett Smith, W. P.
_q(Walter Parry),
_d1859-1946
245 1 0 _aClimbing in The British Isles. Vol. 1 - England
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-11-12
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Rory OConor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Climbing in The British Isles. Vol. 1 - England" by W. P. Haskett Smith is a comprehensive guidebook on mountaineering in England, written in the late 19th century. The work explores various climbing routes, offers insights into local geological features, and addresses the culture and techniques surrounding rock climbing. With multiple illustrations and detailed planning, it serves as a valuable resource for both novice and experienced climbers looking to navigate the British landscape. The opening of this guide sets the stage for an exploration of the burgeoning interest in climbing throughout the British Isles during the late 1800s. The author discusses the shift from casual climbing to a more organized, systematic approach, emphasizing the value of local practice in preparing for more challenging ascents in the Alps. Haskett Smith highlights key climbing regions in England, particularly the Lake District, and lays out the book's structure, which categorizes notable climbs, significant geographical features, and the terminology associated with the climbing community. Here, he introduces climbers to various locations and climbing strategies, aiming to bridge the gap between inexperienced mountaineers and established guides. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMountains -- England -- Guidebooks
653 _aMountaineering -- England
700 1 _aCarr, Ellis,
_d1852-1930
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37993
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