Beyond The Far Mountain

Author : Steve House
Publisher : Patagonia
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781938340055

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Beyond the Mountain by Steve House Pdf

What does it take to be one of the world's best high-altitude mountain climbers? A lot of fundraising; traveling in some of the world's most dangerous countries; enduring cold bivouacs, searing lungs, and a cloudy mind when you can least afford one. It means learning the hard lessons the mountains teach. Steve House built his reputation on ascents throughout the Alps, Canada, Alaska, the Karakoram and the Himalaya that have expanded possibilities of style, speed, and difficulty. In 2005 Steve and alpinist Vince Anderson pioneered a direct new route on the Rupal Face of 26,600-foot Nanga Parbat, which had never before been climbed in alpine style. It was the third ascent of the face and the achievement earned Steveand Vince the first Piolet d"or (Golden Ice Axe) awarded to North Americans. Steve is an accomplished and spellbinding storyteller in the tradition of Maurice Herzog and Lionel Terray. Beyond the Mountain is a gripping read destined to be a mountain classic. And it

Author : Dick Falzoi
Publisher : Sunstone Press
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781611392784

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Beyond the Far Mountain by Dick Falzoi Pdf

In the rough 1880s coal mining town of Jericho, West Virginia, young Jonas McNabb is unjustly accused of knifing a man and is forced to flee into the mountains, one step ahead of the law, but in spite of this, he doubles back, in a daring move, to assure Laura Becker of his innocence, and his love. Now, Jonas faces a treacherous winter in the Appalachian Mountains and must call upon every ounce of his courage and resolve to survive, driven by the need to somehow clear his name and return for Laura. His chances for success rely heavily upon a fortuitous encounter with a crusty old mountain man, Jebediah, and the wondrous wolf/dog, Savage, who with uncanny insight, always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Includes Readers Guide.

Author : Jean Craighead George
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2001-05-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593115008

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My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George Pdf

"Should appeal to all rugged individualists who dream of escape to the forest."—The New York Times Book Review Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the woods—all by himself. With only a penknife, a ball of cord, forty dollars, and some flint and steel, he intends to survive on his own. Sam learns about courage, danger, and independence during his year in the wilderness, a year that changes his life forever. “An extraordinary book . . . It will be read year after year.” —The Horn Book

Author : Paul Budden
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2000-11-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781462916627

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Looking at a Far Mountain by Paul Budden Pdf

Looking at a Far Mountain is a remarkable comprehensive survey of the core of kendo, an internationally practiced martial sport derived from the ancient Japanese warrior art of the sword and heavily influenced by the tenets of Shinto, Confucianism, and, particularly, Zen Buddhism. This is the first study outside of Japan and the first in English of the history, philosophy, and technical aspects comprising the system of predetermined sword techniques knows as Teikoku Kendo Kata. Lavishly illustrated with historical photographs and encompassing a history of the kendo kata tradition, technical training and advice, the individual kata themselves, lineage charts of particular schools and notable kendo masters, and a complete glossary of kendo terms, Looking at a Far Mountain remains firmly anchored in the Japanese tradition while addressing the growing international corps of kendo practitioners.

Author : Dick Falzoi
Publisher : Sunstone Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780865349919

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Beyond the Far Mountain by Dick Falzoi Pdf

In the rough 1880s coal mining town of Jericho, West Virginia, young Jonas McNabb is unjustly accused of knifing a man and is forced to flee into the mountains, one step ahead of the law, but in spite of this, he doubles back, in a daring move, to assure Laura Becker of his innocence, and his love. Now, Jonas faces a treacherous winter in the Appalachian Mountains and must call upon every ounce of his courage and resolve to survive, driven by the need to somehow clear his name and return for Laura. His chances for success rely heavily upon a fortuitous encounter with a crusty old mountain man, Jebediah, and the wondrous wolf/dog, Savage, who with uncanny insight, always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Includes Readers Guide.

Author : Jean Craighead George
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2001-05-21
Category : Siblings
ISBN : 0613359941

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On the Far Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George Pdf

Sam's peaceful existence in his wilderness home is disrupted when his sister runs away and his pet falcon is confiscated by a conservation officer.

Author : Grace Lin
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316052603

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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book) by Grace Lin Pdf

A Time Magazine 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time selection!​ A Reader’s Digest Best Children’s Book of All Time​! This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer. Grace Lin, author of the beloved Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat returns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers.

Author : Lynne Reid Banks
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780007530014

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The Farthest Away Mountain by Lynne Reid Banks Pdf

From Dakin’s bedroom window, the farthest-away mountain looks quite close, its peak capped with pink and purple and green snow rising above the pine wood just beyond the village.

Author : Richmond Pearson Hobson
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015027929887

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Grass Beyond the Mountains by Richmond Pearson Hobson Pdf

Presents a colourful view of cattle ranching in central B.C.

Author : Elizabeth Arthur
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0330291289

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Beyond the Mountain by Elizabeth Arthur Pdf

Author : Louis L'Amour
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593722695

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To the Far Blue Mountains(Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures) by Louis L'Amour Pdf

In To the Far Blue Mountains, Louis L’Amour weaves the unforgettable tale of a man who, after returning to his homeland, discovers that finding his way back to America may be impossible. As part of the Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures series, this edition contains exclusive bonus materials! Barnabas Sackett was leaving England to make his fortune in the New World. But as he settled his affairs, he learned that a royal warrant had been sworn out against him and that men were searching for him in every port. At issue were some rare gold coins Sackett had sold to finance his first trip to the Americas—coins believed to be part of a great treasure lost by King John years before. Believing that Sackett possesses the rest of the treasure, Queen Bess will stop at nothing to find him. If he’s caught, not only will his dream of a life in America be lost, but he will be brutally tortured and put to death on the gallows. Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures is a project created to release some of the author’s more unconventional manuscripts from the family archives. In Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures: Volumes 1 and 2, Beau L’Amour takes the reader on a guided tour through many of the finished and unfinished short stories, novels, and treatments that his father was never able to publish during his lifetime. L’Amour’s never-before-seen first novel, No Traveller Returns, faithfully completed for this program, is a voyage into danger and violence on the high seas. Additionally, many beloved classics are being rereleased with an exclusive Lost Treasures postscript featuring previously unpublished material, including outlines, plot notes, and alternate drafts. These postscripts tell the story behind the stories that millions of readers have come to know and cherish.

Author : Edmund Flagg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1838
Category : Illinois
ISBN : STANFORD:36105010451990

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The Far West, Or, A Tour Beyond the Mountains by Edmund Flagg Pdf

Author : Wayne Horowitz
Publisher : Eisenbrauns
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780931464997

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Mesopotamian Cosmic Geography by Wayne Horowitz Pdf

Author : Henry Rider Haggard,Maurice Greiffenhagen
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1978-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780486236490

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Ayesha by Henry Rider Haggard,Maurice Greiffenhagen Pdf

A thrilling drama of mystery and immortal love, this 19th-century novel has captivated generations of readers. H. Rider Haggard's suspenseful sequel to She returns to a mythological world of wizards and ancient cults to chronicle the adventures of two explorers in search of a spirit of Nature incarnate. 47 illustrations.Unabridged (1978) republication of text of original work as first published in serialized form in The Windsor Magazine, 1904–5.

Author : Montel Williams,Daniel Paisner
Publisher : Grand Central Pub
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1997-02-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0446604178

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Mountain, Get Out of My Way by Montel Williams,Daniel Paisner Pdf

Inspirational autobiography of the African-American talk show host.