Men For The Mountains

Author : Sid Marty
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2000-04-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780771056727

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Men for the Mountains by Sid Marty Pdf

As a park warden in the national parks of Canada's Rocky Mountains, Sid Marty came to know that beautiful and treacherous landscape as few men or women do. He was a mountain climber, rescue team member, firefighter, wildlife custodian, and adviser to tourists, adventurers, and people passing through. At all times, he was an acute observer of human and animal behaviour. In these pages he records with wry wit and bitter insight true stories of heroism and folly drawn from life in the high country. Marty writes vividly about a land and a way of life that are increasingly endangered. The visceral energy of his prose compels attention. This is a compulsive, alarming, and often hilarious read.

Author : Sid Marty
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105035863104

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Men for the Mountains by Sid Marty Pdf

THE AUTHOR DRAWS ON PERSONAL EXPERIENCE TO RECORD THE HISTORY OF PARK WARDENS IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES, AND TO MAKE AN ECOLOGICAL STATEMENT THAT MOURNS OUR VIOLATION OF NATURE'S BEAUTY AND INTEGRITY. WINNER OF THE CANADIAN AUTHORS' ASSOCIATION LITERARY AWARD.

Author : William Douglas
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781447482499

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Of Men and Mountains by William Douglas Pdf

William O. Douglas was one of that rare mix of man that helped define America, a judge of the supreme court and also a lifelong outdoorsman. This is his story in his words and conveys the joy he felt for the wild untouched vastness of the great forests and the high snow capped peaks which he pitted himself against. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Jon Krakauer
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-02-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781599217703

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Eiger Dreams by Jon Krakauer Pdf

No one writes about mountaineering and its attendant hardships and victories more brilliantly than critically acclaimed author Jon Krakauer. In this collection of his finest work from such magazines as Outside and Smithsonian, he explores the subject from the unique and memorable perspective of one who has battled peaks like K2, Denali, Everest, and, of course, the Eiger. Always with a keen eye, an open heart, and a hunger for the ultimate experience, he gives us unerring portraits of the mountaineering experience. Yet Eiger Dreams is more about people than about rock and ice—people with that odd, sometimes maniacal obsession with mountain summits that sets them apart from other men and women. Here we meet Adrian the Romanian, determined to be the first of his countrymen to solo Denali; John Gill, climber not of great mountains but of house-sized boulders so difficult to surmount that even demanding alpine climbs seem easy; and many more compelling and colorful characters. In the most intimate piece, “The Devils Thumb,” Krakauer recounts his own near-fatal, ultimately triumphant struggle with solo-madness as he scales Alaska's Devils Thumb. Eiger Dreams is stirring, vivid writing about one of the most compelling and dangerous of all human pursuits.

Author : Jesse Stuart
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1979-12-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0813101433

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Men of the Mountains by Jesse Stuart Pdf

Twenty-one short stories explore the daily lives and activities of Kentucky mountaineers

Author : Irving Stone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1418951561

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Men to Match My Mountains by Irving Stone Pdf

Author : Mike Lew
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 155643345X

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Leaping Upon the Mountains by Mike Lew Pdf

Presenting the first real investigation of what male sexual assault survivors themselves identify as most important during various stages of recovery, Leaping upon the Mountains contains powerfully moving contributions from hundreds of men of all ages and backgrounds throughout the United States and 45 other countries. It is not a work of fiction, but a compilation of many truths, many realities—a quilt pieced together from men's experiences—forming an impressively triumphant pattern. Taken together, they state, lucidly and forcefully, that recovery work produces changes that are real, important, and permanent. Leaping upon the Mountains is a celebration of successful recovery. Readers of Leaping upon the Mountains will discover: • Insights and resources for all stages of recovery • Encouraging and inspiring messages from other male survivors • A large updated resource section providing concrete help to survivors and professionals • Ways of reconnecting with their own strength and creativity

Author : Robert L. Wood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : STANFORD:36105022770098

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Men, Mules, and Mountains by Robert L. Wood Pdf

Accounts of an 1885 expedition led by Lt. Joseph P. O'Neil to make a reconnaissance of the northeastern section of the Olympics and an 1890 expedition that explored the region more in depth. Based mainly on O'Neil's manuscripts and and a hand-written account by Private Harry Fisher.

Author : Al Lester
Publisher : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781742539423

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Mad Men of the Mountains by Al Lester Pdf

'The mountains have a habit of bringing out the best in people, despite the hardships that rain, hail and snow often throw in. In fact, it's only after a bit of adversity comes along that a person's true character comes to the fore. Those with a love for the hills take these things on the chin and just get on with enjoying it.' Once described as 'Barry Crump meets Fred Dagg', 'Big Al' Lester is the modern-day master of the hunting genre. Mad Men of the Mountains – Al's seventh collection of yarns – is another rollicking ride through New Zealand's wild outdoors, a countryside he so obviously loves. Armed with his rucksack, a rifle and a keen sense of humour, Al and his mates encounter all manner of beasts that got in the way and many a curly situation to test their mettle. Plenty of off-the-wall adventure for the hunting mad and hard case! Also available as an eBook

Author : Olivia T Turner
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798404590715

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Mountain Man Fixated by Olivia T Turner Pdf

I'm a city girl. I don't do nature. It sucks. Bugs, bears, poison ivy. You name it, I hate it. So, when my niece asks me to accompany her on a camping trip, I'm horrified. But I'm a good aunt, so I say yes. Well, that was a huge mistake. One of many. Forgetting the bug spray. That was a mistake. So was thinking I could control a canoe. Spoiler alert: I can't. When I get irrevocably lost from the group in the mountain wilderness, I think I've made a fatal mistake. Until Cyrus finds me. He's big, strong, and the toughest man these mountains have ever seen. But he goes absolutely weak when he sees me. An obsession takes over and he's not about to let me go. Is there anything in the survival guide for when a burly mountain man becomes obsessed with you? Spoiler alert: Nope. There's not. Mia is about to find out if bearded men do it better. I think we already know the answer to that question, but come along for the ride anyway and watch this obsessive alpha male move mountains for his girl. Insta-love at its finest in a SAFE read with no cheating and a super sweet HEA guaranteed. Double V-cards. Enjoy!

Author : Jeff Mann
Publisher : Ohio University Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780821426043

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Loving Mountains, Loving Men by Jeff Mann Pdf

A Gay man chronicles his relationship to his native Appalachian culture and society. Appalachians are known for their love of place, yet many LGBTQ+ people from the mountains flee to urban areas in search of community and broader acceptance. Jeff Mann tells his story as one who left and then returned, who insists on claiming and celebrating both regional and sexual identities. In memoir and poetry, Mann describes his life as an openly gay man who has remained true to his mountain roots. Mann recounts his upbringing in Hinton, a small town in southern West Virginia, as well as his realization of his homosexuality, his early encounters with homophobia, his coterie of supportive lesbian friends, and his initial attempts to escape his native region in hopes of finding a freer life in urban gay communities. Mann depicts his difficult search for a romantic relationship, the family members who have given him the strength to defy convention, his anger against religious intolerance and the violence of homophobia, and his love for the rich folk culture of the Highland South. His character and values shaped by the mountains, Mann has reconciled his sexuality with both traditional definitions of Appalachian manhood and his own attachment to home and kin. Loving Mountains, Loving Men is a compelling, universal story of making peace with oneself and the wider world.

Author : John Keay
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:956653666

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When Men and Mountains Meet by John Keay Pdf

Author : H. P. Lovecraft
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547390909

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At the Mountains of Madness by H. P. Lovecraft Pdf

At the Mountains of Madness is a story, which details the events of a disastrous expedition to the Antarctic continent in September 1930 and what was found there by a group of explorers led by the narrator, Dr. William Dyer of Miskatonic University. Throughout the story, Dyer details a series of previously untold events in the hope of deterring another group of explorers who wish to return to the continent. The title is derived from a line in "The Hashish Man," a short story by fantasy writer Edward Plunkett, Lord Dunsany: "And we came at last to those ivory hills that are named the Mountains of Madness..." Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American author who achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of horror fiction. He is now regarded as one of the most significant 20th-century authors in his genre. Some of Lovecraft's work was inspired by his own nightmares. His interest started from his childhood days when his grandfather would tell him Gothic horror stories.

Author : David Kilcullen
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190230968

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Out of the Mountains by David Kilcullen Pdf

Analyzes four megatrends—population growth, urbanization, coastal life and connectedness-and concludes that future conflict is increasingly likely to occur in sprawling coastal cities; in underdeveloped regions of the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia; and in highly networked, connected settings, in a book that also looks at gangs, cartels and warlords.

Author : Peter L. Dixon
Publisher : Globe Pequot
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1585743887

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Men who Ride Mountains by Peter L. Dixon Pdf

In this exuberant celebration of modern surfing, a surf journalist shares thefacts, lore, and legend of his beloved sport. Photos throughout.