Mountain Craft by Geoffrey Winthrop Young
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"Mountain Craft" by Geoffrey Winthrop Young is a guidebook on mountaineering techniques and principles written in the early 20th century. The book is aimed at both experienced mountaineers and those who enjoy walking and contemplating mountains, offering insights on leadership, management, and the necessary skills for successful climbing. It delves into the nuances of the mountaineering experience, highlighting the importance of teamwork and the psychological aspects that affect a climbing party. The
opening of "Mountain Craft" sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of mountaineering, focusing initially on the critical aspects of management and leadership within a climbing party. Young emphasizes the balance required in effective leadership, noting that a good leader facilitates harmony and cooperation among climbers. He discusses the importance of preparation prior to climbs, touching on health, food, and overall morale. By addressing the dynamics within climbing groups, the author stresses how emotional and physical well-being directly impacts performance and safety, effectively positioning this guide as a foundational text for aspiring and seasoned climbers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Young, Geoffrey Winthrop, 1876-1958 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mountain Craft |
| Original Publication | United States: Charles Scribner's Sons,1920. |
| Contents | Management and leadership, by G.W. Young -- Equipment for the Alps, by J.P. Farrar -- Guided and guideless mountaineering, by G.W. Young -- Rock climbing, by G.W. Young -- Climbing in combination, by G.W. Young -- Corrective method, by G.W. Young -- Ice and snow craft, by G.W. Young -- Reconnoitring, by G.W. Young -- Mountaineering on ski, by Arnold Lunn -- Mountain photography, by Sydney Spencer -- Mountaineering in tropical countries, by A.F.R. Wollaston -- Mountaineering in the Arctic (Spitsbergen), by Sir W. Martin Conway -- The Caucasus, by Harold Raeburn -- The mountains of Corsica, by George Finch -- The Himalaya, by T.G. Longstaff -- The mountains of Norway, by W. Cecil Slingsby -- The Southern Alps of New Zealand, by Malcolm Ross -- The Pyrenees, by Claude Elliott -- The Rocky Mountains, by A.L. Mumm. |
| Credits | ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Mountaineering |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67729 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67729-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 759 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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