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100 1 _aLe Blond, Aubrey, Mrs.,
_d1861-1934
245 1 0 _aTrue Tales of Mountain Adventures: For Non-Climbers Young and Old
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-05-21
508 _aProduced by Melissa McDaniel 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"True Tales of Mountain Adventures: For Non-Climbers Young and Old" by Mrs. Aubrey Le Blond is a collection of narratives centered around the exhilarating and perilous experiences of mountaineering, written in the early 20th century. The book explores various aspects of climbing, glaciers, avalanches, and the role of Alpine guides, inviting readers into the world of mountaineering even if they have never ventured to climb themselves. Through vivid storytelling and informative insights, it emphasizes the allure and challenges of conquering mountains. The opening of the book begins with a preface that outlines the significance of mountaineering as a sport that fosters perseverance, teamwork, and an appreciation for nature's grandeur. It delves into the skills required for safe mountain climbing, detailing the evolution of techniques and tools used by climbers. The introduction discusses early mountaineers who faced harsh conditions with limited knowledge of the dangers involved. It sets the stage for the true tales that follow, highlighting both heroic and tragic moments in the lives of climbers, ultimately bridging the gap between non-climbers and the thrilling experiences of those who dare to scale the peaks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMountaineering
653 _aAlps -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42758
999 _c83597
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