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  • Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada

    par Clarence King ...
    "Represents...the high-water mark of early Far West writing...his greatest moment." -San Francisco Examiner, Dec. 8, 1981"King's high-altitude exploits...rightly considered a minor classic of American literature." -LA Times, Jul. 12, 1987"Splendid bit of descriptive writing...must ever remain a fascinating volume for everyone." -Chicago Tribune, Dec. 12, 1902When Clarence King joined the ... En savoir plus

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  • Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada

    par Clarence King ...
    "Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada" by Clarence King is a seminal work that captures the spirit of exploration and adventure in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. King, a geologist and mountaineer, provides a detailed account of his climbing experiences, blending scientific observation with personal narrative. His vivid descriptions of the landscape and the challenges faced by early climbers ... En savoir plus

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  • Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Untamed Beauty of the Sierra Nevada

    In "Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada," Clarence King provides a captivating account of the breathtaking mountain landscapes and the treacherous climbs of California's Sierra Nevada range. Written in the late 19th century, the book blends rich descriptive prose with detailed observations of nature, showcasing King's adeptness at both scientific inquiry and romantic storytelling. King's narrative ... En savoir plus

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  • Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada

    par Clarence King ...
    The western margin of this continent is built of a succession of mountain chains folded in broad corrugations, like waves of stone upon whose seaward base beat the mild, small breakers of the Pacific.By far the grandest of all these ranges is the Sierra Nevada, a long and massive uplift lying between the arid deserts of the Great Basin and the Californian exuberance of grain-field and orchard; its ... En savoir plus

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  • Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada

    par Clarence King ...
    Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada is the famous depiction of the Sierra Nevada Mountains published in 1872. Clarence King was the first director of the U.S. Geological Survey. ... En savoir plus

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  • The Book of Joe

    A Collaboration Between The Rock 'n' Roll Band Paint and Photographer Joe Mac

    Through the course of ten years, four albums, two feature films, and over 250 performances from Pacific to Atlantic, photographer Joe Mac found himself centre stage over 60 times, capturing the charismatic band referred to as “Picture perfect” (102.1 The Edge), “Best live act in the city” ***(Musica Mas)***, “One of the top acts of the year” ***(The Toronto Star)***, and “Intelligent people making ... En savoir plus

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  • Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada

    par Clarence King ...
    Mountaineers will realize, from these descriptions of Sierra climbs, how few dangers we encountered which might not have been avoided by time and caution. Since the uncertain perils of glacier work and snow copings do not exist in California, except on the northeast flank of Mount Shasta, our climbs proved safe and easy in comparison with the more serious Alpine ascents. And now that the ... En savoir plus

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  • 20 American Adventure Classics

    Sea Voyages, Frontier Survival, Wilderness Expeditions, and Tales of American Discovery

    20 American Adventure Classics surveys the many forms adventure assumed in American writing, from maritime ordeal, frontier romance, exploration narrative, and wilderness travel to boyhood escapade, historical fiction, and satirical adventure. Its selections place survival, mobility, encounter, and risk at the center of a national literary imagination shaped by oceans, rivers, prairies, mountains, ... En savoir plus

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  • The Great American Adventure: 20 Classic Novels

    Twenty Classic Tales of Frontier Quests, Sea Voyages, Wilderness Survival, and American Exploration

    The Great American Adventure: 20 Classic Novels gathers a capacious tradition of U.S. adventure writing, where frontier romance, sea narrative, wilderness memoir, travel chronicle, juvenile fiction, satire, and tales of survival meet. Its selections trace contested landscapes—from forests, rivers, and prairies to oceans, mining camps, and polar routes—while testing the moral costs of expansion, ... En savoir plus

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  • Oxford Book of American Essays

    ContentsThe Ephemera: An Emblem Of Human LifeBenjamin Franklin (1706-1790).The WhistleBenjamin Franklin (1706-1790).Dialogue Between Franklin And The GoutBenjamin Franklin (1706-1790).Consolation For The Old BachelorFrancis Hopkinson (1737-1791).John BullWashington Irving (1783-1859).The Mutability Of LiteratureWashington Irving (1783-1859).Kean’s ActingRichard Henry Dana (1787-1879).Gi... ... En savoir plus

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    The Lost World is a novel released in 1912 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle concerning an expedition to a plateau in the Amazon basin of South America where prehistoric animals (dinosaurs and other extinct creatures) still survive. The novel also describes a war between Native Americans and a vicious tribe of ape-like creatures.Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle DL (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a Scottish ... En savoir plus

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  • The Collected Works of John Muir

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    par John Muir ...
    This comprehensive eBook presents significant works of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • My First Summer in the Sierra • Travels in Alaska • The Yosemite • The Mountains of California • Steep Trails • Stickeen • Two Old FaithsJ. Murray Mitchell and William Muir • The Story of My Boyhood and Youth • Alaska Days with Samual Hall Young • The Grand ... En savoir plus

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