Isbn: 9781330594711 - with axe and rope in the new zealand alps (classic reprint) [lingua inglese] (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the chronicles of pioneering adventures in the New Zealand Alps and explores the human experience of mountain exploration. Set in the 1890s, when the concept of climbing mountains purely for the sake of the challenge was still relatively nascent, the author brings the adventure to life through a gripping and vivid account of the triumphs and tribulations of his expeditions. The author's compelling storytelling provides both a thrilling adventure narrative and serves as a poignant testament to the growth of professional mountaineering in Aotearoa New Zealand. Throughout the text, themes of comradeship, endurance, and the allure of the natural world are delicately woven into the tapestry of the narrative. The detailed descriptions of the near-pristine wilderness, combined with comprehensive reflections on the ethics and evolution of climbing, will appeal to adventurers, amateur naturalists, and casual readers alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…