Peak Pursuits

Author : Caroline Schaumann
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780300252828

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An interdisciplinary cultural history of exploration and mountaineering in the nineteenth century European forays to mountain summits began in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries with the search for plants and minerals and the study of geology and glaciers. Yet scientists were soon captivated by the enterprise of climbing itself, enthralled with the views and the prospect of “conquering” alpine summits. Inspired by Romantic notions of nature, early mountaineers idealized their endeavors as sublime experiences, all the while deliberately measuring what they saw. As increased leisure time and advances in infrastructure and equipment opened up once formidable mountain regions to those seeking adventure and sport, new models of masculinity emerged that were fraught with tensions. This book examines how written and artistic depictions of nineteenth-century exploration and mountaineering in the Andes, the Alps, and the Sierra Nevada shaped cultural understandings of nature and wilderness in the Anthropocene.

Author : Caroline Schaumann
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780300231946

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Peak Pursuits by Caroline Schaumann Pdf

An interdisciplinary cultural history of exploration and mountaineering in the nineteenth century European forays to mountain summits began in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries with the search for plants and minerals and the study of geology and glaciers. Yet scientists were soon captivated by the enterprise of climbing itself, enthralled with the views and the prospect of "conquering" alpine summits. Inspired by Romantic notions of nature, early mountaineers idealized their endeavors as sublime experiences, all the while deliberately measuring what they saw. As increased leisure time and advances in infrastructure and equipment opened up once formidable mountain regions to those seeking adventure and sport, new models of masculinity emerged that were fraught with tensions. This book examines how written and artistic depictions of nineteenth-century exploration and mountaineering in the Andes, the Alps, and the Sierra Nevada shaped cultural understandings of nature and wilderness in the Anthropocene.

Author : Mark Thurner,Jorge Cañizares-Esguerra
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000814507

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The Invention of Humboldt by Mark Thurner,Jorge Cañizares-Esguerra Pdf

The Invention of Humboldt is a game-changing volume of essays by leading scholars of the Hispanic world that explodes many myths about Alexander von Humboldt and his world. Rather than ‘follow in Humboldt’s footsteps,’ this book outlines the new critical horizon of post-Humboldtian Humboldt studies: the archaeology of all that lies buried under the Baron’s epistemological footprint. Contrary to the popular image of Humboldt as a solitary ‘adventurer’ and ‘hero of science’ surrounded by New World nature, The Invention of Humboldt demonstrates that the Baron’s opus and practice was largely derivative of the knowledge communities and archives of the Hispanic world. Although Humboldtian writing has invented a powerful cult that has served to erase the sources of his knowledge and practice, in truth Humboldt did not ‘invent nature,’ nor did he pioneer global science: he was the beneficiary of Iberian natural science and globalization. Nor was Humboldt a pioneering, ‘postcolonial’ cultural relativist. Instead, his anthropological views of the Americas were Orientalist and historicist and, in most ways, were less enlightened than those of his Creole contemporaries. This book will reshape the landscape of Humboldt scholarship. It is essential reading for all those interested in Alexander von Humboldt, the Hispanic American enlightenment, and the global history of science and knowledge.

Author : Sean Moore Ireton,Caroline Schaumann
Publisher : Studies in German Literature L
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : History
ISBN : 9781640140479

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Mountains and the German Mind by Sean Moore Ireton,Caroline Schaumann Pdf

The first scholarly English translations of thirteen vital texts that elucidate the central role mountains have played across nearly five centuries of Germanophone cultural history.

Author : Dawn Hollis,Jason König
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350162846

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Mountain Dialogues from Antiquity to Modernity by Dawn Hollis,Jason König Pdf

Throughout the longue dureé of Western culture, how have people represented mountains as landscapes of the imagination and as places of real experience? In what ways has human understanding of mountains changed – or stayed the same? Mountain Dialogues from Antiquity to Modernity opens up a new conversation between ancient and modern engagements with mountains. It highlights the ongoing relevance of ancient understandings of mountain environments to the postclassical and present-day world, while also suggesting ways in which modern approaches to landscape can generate new questions about premodern responses. It brings together experts from across many different disciplines and periods, offering case studies on topics ranging from classical Greek drama to Renaissance art, and from early modern natural philosophy to nineteenth-century travel writing. Throughout, essays engage with key themes of temporality, knowledge, identity, and experience in the mountain landscape. As a whole, the volume suggests that modern responses to mountains participate in rhetorical and experiential patterns that stretch right back to the ancient Mediterranean. It also makes the case for collaborative, cross-period research as a route both for understanding human relations with the natural world in the past, and informing them in the present.

Author : Gabriele Dürbeck
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031509100

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German-Language Nature Writing from Eighteenth Century to the Present by Gabriele Dürbeck Pdf

Author : Gene Hackman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781451623574

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Pursuit by Gene Hackman Pdf

The Academy Award-winning actor and author of Payback at Morning Peak finds once-straitlaced officer Juliette Worth wrongly demoted after a hostage situation gone wrong and reassigned to investigating cold-case disappearances, a situation that turns sinister when her own daughter goes missing. Original.

Author : Clyde Soles
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 089886898X

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Climbing by Clyde Soles Pdf

This book is for climbers of all ages, abilities, and interests who wish to improve their performance. Climbing: Training for Peak Performance carefully details the foundation and fundamentals of nutrition for mind and body, flexibility training, aerobic, and strength conditioning, and how to put it all together to help you perform better.

Author : Robby J Allen
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2024-02-22
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9798882522222

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Hiking Every Corner of Boulder by Robby J Allen Pdf

Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey through the stunning landscapes of Boulder, Colorado? Join us as we explore "Hiking Every Corner of Boulder: Peak Pursuits - Conquer Every Summit and Serene Valley with Expert Guidance" and discover the diverse array of trails, peaks, and outdoor adventures that await in this outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Get ready for breathtaking views, hidden gems, and unforgettable experiences that will leave you in awe. Discover the rugged beauty of Boulder's iconic Flatirons and conquer towering peaks like South Boulder Peak, Green Mountain, and Bear Peak. Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Chautauqua Park, Eldorado Canyon State Park, and Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Uncover tranquil trails, cascading waterfalls, alpine lakes, and remote wilderness escapes. Essential gear recommendations, preparation tips, safety considerations, and resources for accessing trailheads and parking information. Written by experienced hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, this guidebook is an invitation to embark on a journey of exploration, discovery, and adventure in one of Colorado's most captivating outdoor destinations. In this guidebook, you will find everything you need to plan and navigate your hiking adventures with confidence, including: Detailed descriptions and difficulty ratings for each trail Hidden gems and unique hiking experiences Gear recommendations and preparation tips Safety considerations and resources for accessing trailheads and parking information Don't miss your chance to experience the thrill of "Hiking Every Corner of Boulder". Your adventure begins here!

Author : Milton D. Rafferty
Publisher : University of Arkansas Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Arkansas
ISBN : 1610753542

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Rude Pursuits & Rugged Peaks: Schoolcraft's Ozark Journal from 1818-1819 (p) by Milton D. Rafferty Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Language arts (Elementary)
ISBN : 0021787573

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Macmillan/McGraw-Hill [reading/language Arts] by Anonim Pdf

Author : Carol White
Publisher : Black Dome Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Hiking
ISBN : 188378963X

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Adirondack Peak Experiences by Carol White Pdf

Eighty-six true tales by more than 75 hikers including Forty-Sixers and members of the Adirondack Mountain Club about the dangers, challenges, and joys of all-season hiking and backpacking in the Adirondacks. Included are unforgettable climbs, extreme weather, animal encounters, getting lost, accidents, injuries, rescues, inspirations and enchantments in an awe-inspiring wilderness. Book jacket.

Author : Brad Stulberg,Steve Magness
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781623367947

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Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg,Steve Magness Pdf

"A transfixing book on how to sustain peak performance and avoid burnout" —Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Option B, Originals, and Give and Take "An essential playbook for success, happiness, and getting the most out of ourselves." Arianna Huffington, author of Thrive and The Sleep Revolution "I doubt anyone can read Peak Performance without itching to apply something to their own lives." —David Epstein, New York Times bestselling author of The Sports Gene A few common principles drive performance, regardless of the field or the task at hand. Whether someone is trying to qualify for the Olympics, break ground in mathematical theory or craft an artistic masterpiece, many of the practices that lead to great success are the same. In Peak Performance, Brad Stulberg, a former McKinsey and Company consultant and writer who covers health and the science of human performance, and Steve Magness, a performance scientist and coach of Olympic athletes, team up to demystify these practices and demonstrate how you can achieve your best. The first book of its kind, Peak Performance combines the inspiring stories of top performers across a range of capabilities—from athletic to intellectual and artistic—with the latest scientific insights into the cognitive and neurochemical factors that drive performance in all domains. In doing so, Peak Performance uncovers new linkages that hold promise as performance enhancers but have been overlooked in our traditionally-siloed ways of thinking. The result is a life-changing book in which you can learn how to enhance your performance via myriad ways including: optimally alternating between periods of intense work and rest; priming the body and mind for enhanced productivity; and developing and harnessing the power of a self-transcending purpose. In revealing the science of great performance and the stories of great performers across a wide range of capabilities, Peak Performance uncovers the secrets of success, and coaches you on how to use them. If you want to take your game to the next level, whatever "your game" may be, Peak Performance will teach you how.

Author : Nigel J. Tringham
Publisher : Victoria County History
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 1904356419

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A History of the County of Stafford by Nigel J. Tringham Pdf

Comprehensive and authoritative history of north-west Staffordshire, including Keele, Trentham and Audley. Covering the hilly north-west part of the county from the Cheshire border to the valley of the river Trent south of Newcastle-under-Lyme, this volume treats parishes that lie mostly on the North Staffordshire coalfield and where both coal and ironstone mining and iron-making became important, especially in the nineteenth century. A rich archive has been used to illustrate the origins of this industrial activity in the Middle Ages, when the area was characterised by scattered settlements, with an important manorial complex and a grand fourteenth-century church at Audley, a hunting lodge for the Stafford lords at Madeley, a small borough at Betley, and at Keele and Trentham religioushouses which became landed estates with mansion houses after the Dissolution. In the nineteenth century Trentham gained fame for its spectacular gardens created by the immensely rich dukes of Sutherland, and Keele rose to prominence in 1950 as the site of Britain's first campus university. After coalmining ceased in the twentieth century several villages and mining hamlets acquired large housing estates, which in Trentham parish were absorbed into Stoke-on-Trent. Nigel Tringham is a Senior Lecturer in History at Keele University, with special responsibility for researching and writing the volumes of the Staffordshire Victoria County History.

Author : Fred Beckey
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003-06-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594851551

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Cascade Alpine Guide, Vol. 2; Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass by Fred Beckey Pdf

* Cascades climbing routes -- the guidebooks relied on for more than 25 years * Northwest climbing legend Fred Beckey has summited and explored hundreds of Cascade peaks * Hand-drawn maps and photos with route overlays, as well as approach information Volume II in the classic Cascade Alpine Guide series features expert information on more than 300 climbing and high routes in the Cascades. This volume covers the middle of the Cascade Range, from the foothills east of Puget Sound to Lake Chelan. You'll find geographical, historical, and geological overviews of the majestic mid-Cascade region, plus important tips on safety and backcountry usage. Legendary author/climber Fred Beckey includes technical and grade information for each route to make clear exactly what type of climb you are embarking upon.