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Tins short work contains the story of five seasons climbing and exploring in the New Zealand A lps. Most of the material embodied in it has already appeared from time to time, in rather a different form, in the Christchurch (N.Z.) Weekly Press. The author trusts that the publication of the same in book form, together with a map of the locality and a few photographic reproductions, will supply a want in the shape of a guide-book to the Alpine mountain district which is already beginning to be felt by tourists in New Zealand; and he hopes that the contents may not prove uninteresting to the general public, more especially to Swiss and Caucasian climbers, few of whom are perhaps aware of the extent and nature of the New Zealand Alpine chain. The map is compiled by the New Zealand Government Survey Office from the work of Mr. T. N. Brodrick. Government Survejor, and that of Dr. E. von Lendenfeld. The illustrations are from photographs by Messrs. Wheeler andS
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Paperback. Etat : 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330594711_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330594711
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