The Glittering Mountains of Canada
Author: James Monroe Thorington
Publisher: Philadelphia : J.W. Lea
Published: 1925
Total Pages: 418
ISBN-13:
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The Glittering Mountains of Canada
Author: J. Monroe Thorington
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Published: 2012-05-15
Total Pages: 362
ISBN-13: 1927330084
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This then is a book of mountaineering, not presenting the Canadian Rockies in their entirety — no single volume will ever do that — but including many of the finest things. It is also a book of mountain travel, under conditions such as perhaps the European traveller experienced in the Alps during the Eighteenth Century. Finally, it is a book of mountain history; for here is Geography in the making, and with a tradition behind it — a story that has never been properly gathered together, and whose details, in part at least, are gone forever." — from the Preface by J. Monroe Thorington Completely re-edited, re-designed and containing with an impressive collection of archival photos and maps, The Glittering Mountains of Canada is a must-read for anyone interested in mountain literature. The book's position in the pantheon of outdoor writing as a "classic" is only further enhanced and supported by the passionate Foreword by well-known mountain historian and environmental writer Robert William Sandford, who urges the contemporary reader to embrace Thorington's belief in the importance of landscape and the poetry of place. This is a book that deserves to be read and appreciated alongside the work of Wallace Stegner, Henry David Thoreau and Sid Marty.
The Glittering Mountains of Canada
Author: James Monroe Thorington
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Published: 2017-12-11
Total Pages: 408
ISBN-13: 9780266532934
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExcerpt from The Glittering Mountains of Canada: A Record of Exploration and Pioneer Ascents in the Canadian Rockies, 1914-1924 Athabaska Rivers. It is his desire to place on record the results Of three major expeditions into the moun tain area Of the Continental Divide between the Canadian Pacific and the Canadian National Rail roads, together with less strenuous excursions among some Of the beauty spots which every trans-canadian traveller should see. In this way it is hoped that a volume will have been produced alike Of interest to the leisurely excursionist and to the more strenuous climber Of peaks. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
GLITTERING MOUNTAINS OF CANADA
Author: JAMES MONROE. THORINGTON
Publisher:
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781033280645
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCanada's Rocky Mountains
Author: Faye Reineberg Holt
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 114
ISBN-13: 1894974999
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe grandeur of the Canadian Rockies has captivated hearts and minds, challenged the daring and athletic and fired the imaginations of writers, photographers and other artists. In this book, images ranging from simple to iconic to surprising capture that rich heritage. Discover the people, legends and little-known facts of this area's past. Meet the men and women who conquered peaks and built lives in mountain communities. Through narrative and image, revel in the parks and hinterlands that have endlessly fascinated tourists. Faye invites locals and tourists alike to marvel at the photos, consider the science of the mountain landscape and catch glimpses of yesterday in the sports, culture and real-life adventure of Canada's Rocky Mountains.
Ecology & Wonder in the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site
Author: Robert W. Sandford
Publisher: Athabasca University Press
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 379
ISBN-13: 1897425570
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEcology and Wonder celebrates Western Canada's breathtaking landscape. The book makes several remarkable claims. The greatest cultural achievement in the mountain region of western Canada may be what has been preserved, not what has been developed. Protecting the spine of the Rocky Mountains will preserve crucial ecological functions. Because the process of ecosystem diminshment and species loss has been slowed, an ecological thermostat has been kept alive. This may well be an important defence against future impacts of climate change in the Canadian West.
Canadian Mountain Place Names
Author: Glen W. Boles
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 284
ISBN-13: 9781894765794
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains rival the European Alps in fame. When travelling or climbing, hiking or skiing in these areas, have you ever wondered where the names of the peaks, rivers and lakes came from, or who named them and why? In Canadian Mountain Place Names, the authors have used their scope of knowledge and expertise, along with many outside sources, to compile an entertaining and informative treatise on the toponymy of this increasingly popular alpine region. Originally published as Place Names of the Canadian Alps, this new edition is completely revised and updated. Illustrated with Glen Boles' and Roger Laurilla's stunning photographs, as well as Boles' intricate line drawings, this book is a must-have not only for avid mountaineers, skiers and hikers, but also for locals and visitors with an interest in these regions. For the authors, this book has been a labour of love: for the mountains, as well as for all those who care about the mountains.
Imaginary Peaks
Author: Katie Ives
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Published: 2021-10-01
Total Pages: 427
ISBN-13: 1594859817
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor is a renowned writer in international climbing community Fascinating story of hoax that inspired a quest for a North American Shangri-La Vivid recounting of fabled mountains from across the world Using an infamous deception about a fake mountain range in British Columbia as her jumping-off point, Katie Ives, the well-known editor of Alpinist, explores the lure of blank spaces on the map and the value of the imagination. In Imaginary Peaks she details the cartographical mystery of the Riesenstein Hoax within the larger context of climbing history and the seemingly endless quest for newly discovered peaks and claims of first ascents. Imaginary Peaks is an evocative, thought-provoking tale, immersed in the literature of exploration, study of maps, and basic human desire.
The Canadian Alpine Journal
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Publisher:
Published: 1925
Total Pages: 628
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK50 Roadside Panoramas in the Canadian Rockies
Author: Dave Birrell
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13: 9780921102656
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA drive through the mountains is always a pleasant experience. Travellers will be able to make the most of their road trips through the Canadian Rockies by keeping Dave Birrell's new pictorial guidebook handy in their glove compartments. Birrell delivers 50 magnificent mountain panoramas taken from highway viewpoints in the Rockies. Interesting historical tidbits accompany the panorama photos, helping the reader identify peaks by name. Read the fascinating stories associated with geographical features such as valleys, lakes and passes and meet some of the individuals who shaped the early history and exploration of the Rockies.
