»Sie« am Seil by Eva Gräfin von Baudissin

"»Sie« am Seil" by Eva Gräfin von Baudissin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the journey of a woman aspiring to become an accomplished mountaineer, capturing her experiences and challenges in the majestic Alpine landscape. The writing blends personal growth with adventure, illuminating both the beauty of nature and the strenuous journey toward self-discovery. The beginning of the book introduces us to the protagonist's realization of her innate climbing talents while navigating her first ascent at the Capitol in Rome. Instigated by a moment of courage and the encouragement of a seasoned mountaineer, she decides to embrace her potential as a "Hochtouristin," setting her sights on conquering significant peaks, and meticulously prepares for her debut adventure in the Alps. The opening hints at her blend of excitement and self-doubt, as she grapples with the complexities of climbing, choosing appropriate gear, and overcoming both physical and psychological hurdles on her path to becoming an adept climber. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Baudissin, Eva Gräfin von, 1869-1943
Illustrator Engelhart, Josef, 1864-1941
Title »Sie« am Seil
Contents I. »Sie« am Seil -- II. »Sie« auf Ski -- III. »Sie« im Süden.
Credits the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language German
LoC Class GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Walking
Subject Mountaineering
Subject Skis and skiing
Category Text
eBook-No. 66630
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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