The High Alps In Winter: Or Mountaineering In Search Of Health (1883)
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ISBN10: 1437223893
ISBN13: 9781437223897
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437223897
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The High Alps In Winter: Or Mountaineering In Search Of Health is a book written by Mrs. Fred Burnaby and originally published in 1883. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences mountaineering in the Swiss Alps during the winter season, with the goal of improving her health. The book begins with an introduction in which Burnaby explains her reasons for undertaking the challenging and often dangerous activity of winter mountaineering. She describes her struggles with illness and her belief that the fresh mountain air and physical exertion of climbing would help her regain her strength and vitality. The following chapters detail Burnaby's adventures in the Alps, including descriptions of the various peaks she climbed, the equipment and techniques used, and the challenges she faced along the way. She also provides insights into the local culture and customs of the mountain communities she encountered during her travels. Throughout the book, Burnaby's writing is vivid and engaging, providing readers with a sense of the awe-inspiring beauty of the Alps as well as the physical and mental demands of mountaineering. She also offers reflections on the philosophical and spiritual aspects of climbing, describing the sense of accomplishment and connection to nature that it can provide. Overall, The High Alps In Winter is a fascinating and inspiring account of one woman's journey to improve her health and explore the natural wonders of the Swiss Alps through the challenging and rewarding activity of mountaineering.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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