Mountain Craft is a book written by Geoffrey Winthrop Young and published in 1920. The book is a comprehensive guide to mountaineering and covers a wide range of topics related to the sport. It is considered to be one of the most important books on mountaineering ever written and has been used as a reference by climbers for decades.The book is divided into three sections. The first section covers the basics of mountaineering, including the history of the sport, equipment, and techniques for climbing. The second section ...
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Mountain Craft is a book written by Geoffrey Winthrop Young and published in 1920. The book is a comprehensive guide to mountaineering and covers a wide range of topics related to the sport. It is considered to be one of the most important books on mountaineering ever written and has been used as a reference by climbers for decades.The book is divided into three sections. The first section covers the basics of mountaineering, including the history of the sport, equipment, and techniques for climbing. The second section covers more advanced topics such as rock climbing, ice climbing, and alpine climbing. The third section covers safety and rescue techniques, including how to deal with emergencies in the mountains.Throughout the book, Young provides detailed instructions and advice on everything from selecting the right equipment to planning and executing a successful climb. He also includes personal anecdotes and stories from his own experiences as a mountaineer, which add depth and interest to the text.Overall, Mountain Craft is a must-read for anyone interested in mountaineering or outdoor adventure. It is a classic text that has stood the test of time and remains relevant and informative today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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