A climber in New Zealand by Malcolm Ross

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Author Ross, Malcolm, 1862-1930
Author of introduction, etc. Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount, 1838-1922
LoC No. 15009567
Title A climber in New Zealand
Original Publication United Kingdom: Edward Arnold,1914.
Note Illustrated from photographs by the author.
Contents Descriptive and historical -- In the olden days -- The conquering of Aorangi -- Above the plains -- Down in the valleys -- An ascent of Haidinger -- An interlude -- De la Bêche and the Minarets -- Across the Southern Alps -- In Kiwi Land -- The first crossing of Mount Cook.
Credits Fay Dunn, Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "A Climber in New Zealand" by Malcolm Ross is a mountaineering memoir written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the author’s adventurous journeys and explorations in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, reflecting on both the challenges and breathtaking beauty of the mountainous landscapes. Ross describes his own experiences and those of other climbers, especially noting the significance of local peaks like Mount Cook. At the start of the memoir, the author introduces the reader to the Southern Alps, emphasizing their grandeur and the lack of familiarity many have with New Zealand's climbing potential. He shares anecdotes about early explorers and climbers, particularly the Rev. William Spotswood Green's near-attempt at scaling Mount Cook, and describes the natural beauty of the region, including its flora, fauna, and glaciers. Ross paints a vivid picture of both the physical and psychological demands of alpine climbing, evoking a sense of adventure while laying the groundwork for the personal experiences that will unfold in the chapters ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
LoC Class GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Subject New Zealand -- Description and travel
Subject Mountaineering
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EBook-No. 68737
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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