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Camp and Trail

Enriched edition. Exploring the Untamed Wilderness: A Journey Through Nature and Adventure

de Stewart Edward White, Dean Dawson ...

In "Camp and Trail," Stewart Edward White presents a vivid exploration of the American wilderness, merging narrative prose with keen observations of nature. This work, drawing from White's own extensive experiences in the great outdoors, reflects the rugged yet exhilarating spirit of the early 20th century. His literary style combines detailed descriptions of the landscapes with a contemplative ... Leer más

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In "Camp and Trail," Stewart Edward White presents a vivid exploration of the American wilderness, merging narrative prose with keen observations of nature. This work, drawing from White's own extensive experiences in the great outdoors, reflects the rugged yet exhilarating spirit of the early 20th century. His literary style combines detailed descriptions of the landscapes with a contemplative
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Beyond Possible

One Man, Fourteen Peaks, and the Mountaineering Achievement of a Lifetime

de Nims Purja ...

The inspirational true story behind Netflix's "14 Peaks" documentary, this spellbinding memoir recounts Nepali mountaineer Nims Purja's death-defying quest to conquer Everest, K2, and twelve more 8,000-meter summits in record time.This riveting memoir tells the extraordinary tale of how the late Nims Purja summited all 8,000-meter "Death Zone" peaks in fewer than seven months—and reveals the ... Leer más

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The inspirational true story behind Netflix's "14 Peaks" documentary, this spellbinding memoir recounts Nepali mountaineer Nims Purja's death-defying quest to conquer Everest, K2, and twelve more 8,000-meter summits in record time.This riveting memoir tells the extraordinary tale of how the late Nims Purja summited all 8,000-meter "Death Zone" peaks in fewer than seven months—and reveals the
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Down From The Mountain

The Life and Death of a Grizzly Bear

de Bryce Andrews ...

The story of a grizzly bear named Millie: her life, death, and cubs, and what they reveal about the changing character of the American West.An "ode to wildness and wilderness" (Outside Magazine), Down from the Mountain tells the story of one grizzly in the changing Montana landscape.Millie was cunning, a fiercely protective mother to her cubs. But raising those cubs in the mountains was hard, as ... Leer más

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The story of a grizzly bear named Millie: her life, death, and cubs, and what they reveal about the changing character of the American West.An "ode to wildness and wilderness" (Outside Magazine), Down from the Mountain tells the story of one grizzly in the changing Montana landscape.Millie was cunning, a fiercely protective mother to her cubs. But raising those cubs in the mountains was hard, as
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How the Mountains Grew

A New Geological History of North America

de John Dvorak ...

The incredible story of the creation of a continent—our continent— from the acclaimed author of The Last Volcano and Mask of the Sun.The immense scale of geologic time is difficult to comprehend. Our lives—and the entirety of human history—are mere nanoseconds on this timescale. Yet we hugely influenced by the land we live on. From shales and fossil fuels, from lake beds to soil composition, from ... Leer más

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The incredible story of the creation of a continent—our continent— from the acclaimed author of The Last Volcano and Mask of the Sun.The immense scale of geologic time is difficult to comprehend. Our lives—and the entirety of human history—are mere nanoseconds on this timescale. Yet we hugely influenced by the land we live on. From shales and fossil fuels, from lake beds to soil composition, from
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Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day

The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day

de Peter Zuckerman, Amanda Padoan ...

“Gripping, intense. . . . Buried in the Sky will satisfy anyone who loved [Into Thin Air].”—Kate Tuttle, Boston GlobeWhen Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the unsung heroes in the background. In August 2008, when eleven climbers lost their lives on K2, the world’s ... Leer más

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“Gripping, intense. . . . Buried in the Sky will satisfy anyone who loved [Into Thin Air].”—Kate Tuttle, Boston GlobeWhen Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the unsung heroes in the background. In August 2008, when eleven climbers lost their lives on K2, the world’s
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Himalaya

de Michael Palin ...

Michael Palin tackles the full length of the Himalaya in this terrific number one bestseller.Having risen to the challenge of seas, poles, dhows and deserts, the highest mountains in the world were a natural target for Michael Palin. In a journey rarely, if ever, attempted before, in 6 months of hard travelling Palin takes on the full length of the Himalaya including the Khyber Pass, the hidden ... Leer más

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Michael Palin tackles the full length of the Himalaya in this terrific number one bestseller.Having risen to the challenge of seas, poles, dhows and deserts, the highest mountains in the world were a natural target for Michael Palin. In a journey rarely, if ever, attempted before, in 6 months of hard travelling Palin takes on the full length of the Himalaya including the Khyber Pass, the hidden
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K2: Triumph And Tragedy

de Jim Curran ...

K2 is the second highest mountain in the world, at 8611 metres only a couple of hundred metres lower than Everest. It is one of the most unrelenting and testing of the worlds 8000-metre peaks.Jim Curran came to K2 as a climbing cameraman with an unsuccessful British expedition, but stayed on through the climbing season. This is his account of the dramatic events of that summer, a story of ... Leer más

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K2 is the second highest mountain in the world, at 8611 metres only a couple of hundred metres lower than Everest. It is one of the most unrelenting and testing of the worlds 8000-metre peaks.Jim Curran came to K2 as a climbing cameraman with an unsuccessful British expedition, but stayed on through the climbing season. This is his account of the dramatic events of that summer, a story of
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The Measure of a Mountain

Beauty and Terror on Mount Rainier

de Bruce Barcott ...

A “provocative, highly original” profile of Mount Rainier—capturing the majestic beauty and deadly allure of one of the largest active volcanoes in the U.S. (Jon Krakauer, author of Into Thin Air)Mount Rainier is one of the largest and most dangerous volcanoes in the country, both an awesome natural monument and a formidable presence of peril. In The Measure of a Mountain, Seattle writerBruce ... Leer más

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A “provocative, highly original” profile of Mount Rainier—capturing the majestic beauty and deadly allure of one of the largest active volcanoes in the U.S. (Jon Krakauer, author of Into Thin Air)Mount Rainier is one of the largest and most dangerous volcanoes in the country, both an awesome natural monument and a formidable presence of peril. In The Measure of a Mountain, Seattle writerBruce
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Dark Summit

The True Story of Everest's Most Controversial Season

de Nick Heil ...

**Written by experienced climber Nick Heil, Dark Summit is both a riveting account of a notorious climbing season and a troubling investigation into whether the pursuit of the ultimate mountaineering prize has spiraled out of control."A dramatic story, ably and convincingly told . . . A chilling look at the precarious line between success and tragedy."**—Kirkus ReviewsOn May 15, 2006, a young ... Leer más

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**Written by experienced climber Nick Heil, Dark Summit is both a riveting account of a notorious climbing season and a troubling investigation into whether the pursuit of the ultimate mountaineering prize has spiraled out of control."A dramatic story, ably and convincingly told . . . A chilling look at the precarious line between success and tragedy."**—Kirkus ReviewsOn May 15, 2006, a young
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Mountains of the Mind

A History of a Fascination

de Robert Macfarlane ...

Series series Landscapes
From the New York Times bestselling author of Is a River Alive? and Underland, a soaring blend of cultural history, meditation, and memoir about the mysteries of the world’s highest places and our unending quest for the summit"Wonderfully illuminating.” —Los Angeles Times • “Fascinating.” —The New York Times Book ReviewFor those who love mountains, their wonder is beyond dispute. But for many, th. ... Leer más

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Is a River Alive? and Underland, a soaring blend of cultural history, meditation, and memoir about the mysteries of the world’s highest places and our unending quest for the summit"Wonderfully illuminating.” —Los Angeles Times • “Fascinating.” —The New York Times Book ReviewFor those who love mountains, their wonder is beyond dispute. But for many, th.
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Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth

Weather, Climate Change, and Finding Deep Powder in Utah's Wasatch Mountains and around the World

de Jim Steenburgh ...

Utah has long claimed to have the greatest snow on Earth—the state itself has even trademarked the phrase. In Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth, Jim Steenburgh investigates Wasatch weather, exposing the myths, explaining the reality, and revealing how and why Utah’s powder lives up to its reputation. Steenburgh also examines ski and snowboard regions beyond Utah, making this book a ... Leer más

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Utah has long claimed to have the greatest snow on Earth—the state itself has even trademarked the phrase. In Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth, Jim Steenburgh investigates Wasatch weather, exposing the myths, explaining the reality, and revealing how and why Utah’s powder lives up to its reputation. Steenburgh also examines ski and snowboard regions beyond Utah, making this book a
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MY FIRST SUMMER IN THE SIERRA (Illustrated Edition)

Enriched edition. Adventure Memoirs, Travel Sketches & Wilderness Studies

de John Muir, Wesley Scott ...

John Muir's 'My First Summer in the Sierra' (Illustrated Edition) is a profound and poetic recounting of the author's experiences in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Written in a descriptive and lyrical style, Muir vividly captures the beauty and grandeur of the natural world around him, immersing readers in the flora, fauna, and landscapes of the Sierra. The book stands as a classic work of nature ... Leer más

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John Muir's 'My First Summer in the Sierra' (Illustrated Edition) is a profound and poetic recounting of the author's experiences in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Written in a descriptive and lyrical style, Muir vividly captures the beauty and grandeur of the natural world around him, immersing readers in the flora, fauna, and landscapes of the Sierra. The book stands as a classic work of nature
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Cascadia Revealed

A Guide to the Plants, Animals, and Geology of the Pacific Northwest Mountains

de Daniel Mathews ...

“A love poem to the living things that inhabit the mountains and rivers of Washington, coastal Oregon, and southwestern British Columbia.” —Saul Weisberg, executive director, North Cascades InstituteMore than just a field guide, Cascadia Revealed is the essential trailside reference for naturalists, hikers, and campers. With engaging prose and precise science, Dan Mathews brings the mountains ... Leer más

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“A love poem to the living things that inhabit the mountains and rivers of Washington, coastal Oregon, and southwestern British Columbia.” —Saul Weisberg, executive director, North Cascades InstituteMore than just a field guide, Cascadia Revealed is the essential trailside reference for naturalists, hikers, and campers. With engaging prose and precise science, Dan Mathews brings the mountains
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Wild Fell

Fighting for nature on a Lake District hill farm

de Lee Schofield ...

'I found myself turning the pages with an inward leap of joy' - Isabella Tree*WINNER of the Richard Jefferies Award for Nature Writing**Shortlisted for the James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Conservation*'Exquisite' GUARDIANIt was a tragic day for the nation's wildlife when England's last and loneliest golden eagle died in an unmarked spot among the remote eastern fells of the Lake District. ... ... Leer más

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'I found myself turning the pages with an inward leap of joy' - Isabella Tree*WINNER of the Richard Jefferies Award for Nature Writing**Shortlisted for the James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Conservation*'Exquisite' GUARDIANIt was a tragic day for the nation's wildlife when England's last and loneliest golden eagle died in an unmarked spot among the remote eastern fells of the Lake District. ...
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Touching the Wild

Living with the Mule Deer of Deadman Gulch

de Joe Hutto ...

In Illumination in the Flatwoods, Joe Hutto unveiled the secret lives of wild turkeys to great critical acclaim, which resulted in the Emmy Awardwinning PSB documentary My Life as a Turkey. Now Hutto has done it again. Touching the Wild is the enchanting story about one man who has lived with a herd of mule deer in the Rockies for almost seven years.Due to the intense curiosity of one ... Leer más

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In Illumination in the Flatwoods, Joe Hutto unveiled the secret lives of wild turkeys to great critical acclaim, which resulted in the Emmy Awardwinning PSB documentary My Life as a Turkey. Now Hutto has done it again. Touching the Wild is the enchanting story about one man who has lived with a herd of mule deer in the Rockies for almost seven years.Due to the intense curiosity of one
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On Mount Hood

A Biography of Oregon's Perilous Peak

de Jon Bell ...

On Mount Hood is a contemporary, first-person narrative biography of Oregon's greatest mountain, featuring stories full of adventure and tragedy, history and geology, people and places, trivia and lore. The mountain itself helps create the notorious Oregon rains and deep alpine snows, and paved the way for snowboarding in the mid 1980s. Its forests provide some of the purest drinking water in the ... Leer más

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On Mount Hood is a contemporary, first-person narrative biography of Oregon's greatest mountain, featuring stories full of adventure and tragedy, history and geology, people and places, trivia and lore. The mountain itself helps create the notorious Oregon rains and deep alpine snows, and paved the way for snowboarding in the mid 1980s. Its forests provide some of the purest drinking water in the
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The Mountain Archetype

A Psychological Approach

de Thomas Hersh ...

From the beginning of recorded history, the mountain has played a prominent role in religion. The research for this book shows, for example, that many religions started on mountains. In addition, mountains were considered gods or the homes of the gods. Mountains also appear in contemporary dreams and visions. In psychology we understand numinous mountain experiences differently than they were ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

From the beginning of recorded history, the mountain has played a prominent role in religion. The research for this book shows, for example, that many religions started on mountains. In addition, mountains were considered gods or the homes of the gods. Mountains also appear in contemporary dreams and visions. In psychology we understand numinous mountain experiences differently than they were
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Time on Rock

A Climber's Route into the Mountains

de Anna Fleming ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE AND THE BOARDMAN TASKER AWARD FOR MOUNTAIN LITERATUREWith great lyricism, Anna Fleming charts two parallel journeys: learning the craft of traditional rock climbing and the developing appreciation of the natural world it brings her. Through the story of her progress from terrified beginner to confident lead climber, she shows us how placing hand and foot on ... Leer más

$9.62 USD

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE AND THE BOARDMAN TASKER AWARD FOR MOUNTAIN LITERATUREWith great lyricism, Anna Fleming charts two parallel journeys: learning the craft of traditional rock climbing and the developing appreciation of the natural world it brings her. Through the story of her progress from terrified beginner to confident lead climber, she shows us how placing hand and foot on
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Exploring the Superstitions

Trails and Tales of the Southwest's Mystery Mountains

de John Annerino ...

This illustrated guide to Arizona’s Superstition Mountains introduces readers to the history, landscape, and mysterious beauty of this fabled range.A 2018 Southwest Book of the YearArizona’s Superstition Mountains are like no other mountain range in the continental United States. The ancestral ground of the Western Apache and sacred heights of the neighboring Pima, it is a place of great natural ... Leer más

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This illustrated guide to Arizona’s Superstition Mountains introduces readers to the history, landscape, and mysterious beauty of this fabled range.A 2018 Southwest Book of the YearArizona’s Superstition Mountains are like no other mountain range in the continental United States. The ancestral ground of the Western Apache and sacred heights of the neighboring Pima, it is a place of great natural
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The Mountains of California (With Original Drawings & Photographs) (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Naturalist's journeys through the Sierra Nevada: Yosemite, glaciers, geology, wilderness

de John Muir, Niall Elmridge ...

John Muir's The Mountains of California is both a naturalist's field record and a prose hymn to the Sierra Nevada, rendering glaciers, forests, storms, wildflowers, and animal life with scientific attentiveness and visionary intensity. Enriched by original drawings and photographs, the volume belongs to the late nineteenth-century tradition of American nature writing, yet it exceeds mere ... Leer más

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John Muir's The Mountains of California is both a naturalist's field record and a prose hymn to the Sierra Nevada, rendering glaciers, forests, storms, wildflowers, and animal life with scientific attentiveness and visionary intensity. Enriched by original drawings and photographs, the volume belongs to the late nineteenth-century tradition of American nature writing, yet it exceeds mere
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Tales from the Canadian Rockies

de Brian Patton ...

Take a breath of fresh mountain air and feel the magic of an historical Canadian landmark in Tales from the Canadian Rockies. You'll meet a host of unforgettable characters like botanist David Douglas, after whom the Douglas fir is named, and geologist James Hector, whose unruly horse is forever commemorated in the names of Kicking Horse River and Pass. You'll also experience the hunger and ... Leer más

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Take a breath of fresh mountain air and feel the magic of an historical Canadian landmark in Tales from the Canadian Rockies. You'll meet a host of unforgettable characters like botanist David Douglas, after whom the Douglas fir is named, and geologist James Hector, whose unruly horse is forever commemorated in the names of Kicking Horse River and Pass. You'll also experience the hunger and
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Among the Canadian Alps

Journey through the Majestic Canadian Rockies

de Lawrence J. Burpee ...

In "Among the Canadian Alps," Lawrence J. Burpee invites readers into the breathtaking landscapes of the Canadian Rockies, offering a vivid portrayal of both natural beauty and rugged adventure. Written with a poetic sensibility, this work seamlessly intertwines rich descriptive passages with personal narratives, reflecting Burpee's deep reverence for the environment. The book is set against the ... Leer más

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In "Among the Canadian Alps," Lawrence J. Burpee invites readers into the breathtaking landscapes of the Canadian Rockies, offering a vivid portrayal of both natural beauty and rugged adventure. Written with a poetic sensibility, this work seamlessly intertwines rich descriptive passages with personal narratives, reflecting Burpee's deep reverence for the environment. The book is set against the
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Zuurstofschuld

de Toine Heijmans ...

De dag dat Walter Welzenbach zijn eerste berg beklimt bepaalt zijn leven: nooit meer wil hij iets anders. Nu staat hij op zijn laatste top, een duizelingwekkende 8188 meter hoog, en kijkt hij uit over zijn eenzaamheid. Zuurstofschuld is het adembenemende verhaal van klimvrienden Lenny en Walter, die hun dromen najagen in de Alpen en de Himalaya, en daarmee hun lot bezegelen. Ze dragen de verhalen ... Leer más

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De dag dat Walter Welzenbach zijn eerste berg beklimt bepaalt zijn leven: nooit meer wil hij iets anders. Nu staat hij op zijn laatste top, een duizelingwekkende 8188 meter hoog, en kijkt hij uit over zijn eenzaamheid. Zuurstofschuld is het adembenemende verhaal van klimvrienden Lenny en Walter, die hun dromen najagen in de Alpen en de Himalaya, en daarmee hun lot bezegelen. Ze dragen de verhalen
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The Ghost of the Mountains

Unraveling the Secrets of the Snow Leopard

de Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi ...

**“Thrilling and intrepid. A beautiful tale of dramatic, wild landscapes and the entangled lives of snow leopards, their prey, and the humans who share their terrain.” —Andrea Wulf, bestselling author of The Invention of Nature“By turns beautiful, terrible, and encouraging.” —Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Sixth ExtinctionThe vivid account of a leading conservationist’s ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

**“Thrilling and intrepid. A beautiful tale of dramatic, wild landscapes and the entangled lives of snow leopards, their prey, and the humans who share their terrain.” —Andrea Wulf, bestselling author of The Invention of Nature“By turns beautiful, terrible, and encouraging.” —Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Sixth ExtinctionThe vivid account of a leading conservationist’s
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