Mountains & Man

Mountains & Man

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  • Author: Larry W. Price
  • Publisher: Univ of California Press
  • ISBN: 9780520058866
  • Category : Nature
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 532

"This book explores the complex processes and features of mountain environments: glaciers, snow and avalanches, landforms, weather and climate, vegetation, soils, and wildlife. A major section analyzes the effects of latitudinal position on these processes and features. There is also an investigation of the origin of mountains, our attitudes towards them, and their manifold implications for us."--Inside front jacket.


Of Men and Mountains

Of Men and Mountains

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  • Author: William O. Douglas
  • Publisher: Read Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 1447482492
  • Category : History
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 375

William O. Douglas was one of that rare mix of man that helped define America, a judge of the supreme court and also a lifelong outdoorsman. This is his story in his words and conveys the joy he felt for the wild untouched vastness of the great forests and the high snow capped peaks which he pitted himself against. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.


Men for the Mountains

Men for the Mountains

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  • Author: Sid Marty
  • Publisher: National Geographic Books
  • ISBN: 0771056729
  • Category : Nature
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 0

As a park warden in the national parks of Canada's Rocky Mountains, Sid Marty came to know that beautiful and treacherous landscape as few men or women do. He was a mountain climber, rescue team member, firefighter, wildlife custodian, and adviser to tourists, adventurers, and people passing through. At all times, he was an acute observer of human and animal behaviour. In these pages he records with wry wit and bitter insight true stories of heroism and folly drawn from life in the high country. Marty writes vividly about a land and a way of life that are increasingly endangered. The visceral energy of his prose compels attention. This is a compulsive, alarming, and often hilarious read.


Jim Bridger - Mountain Man

Jim Bridger - Mountain Man

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  • Author: Stanley Vestal
  • Publisher: Read Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 1446547892
  • Category : Biography & Autobiography
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 255

This antiquarian volume contains a detailed and insightful biography of Jim Bridger, written by Stanley Vestal. Vestal is well-known for his books about America. In Jim Bridger he paints a bold and authentic picture of a doughty explorer and of the richness of the American nation when it was still young. Full of colourful anecdote and fascinating insights into the life of Jim Bridger, this text will appeal to those with an interest in this noteworthy explorer, and it would make for a wonderful addition to any personal collection. The chapters of this book include: 'Enterprising Young Man', 'Set Poles for the Mountains', 'Tall Tales', 'The Cheyennes' Bloody Junket', 'Fort Phil Kearney', 'Red Cloud's Defiance', 'The Cheyennes' Warning', 'Shot in the Back', 'Arrow Butchered Out', 'Old Cabe to the Rescue', etcetera. We are republishing this volume now complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.


Leaping Upon the Mountains

Leaping Upon the Mountains

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  • Author: Mike Lew
  • Publisher: North Atlantic Books
  • ISBN: 9781556433450
  • Category : Health & Fitness
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 324

Presenting the first real investigation of what male sexual assault survivors themselves identify as most important during various stages of recovery, Leaping upon the Mountains contains powerfully moving contributions from hundreds of men of all ages and backgrounds throughout the United States and 45 other countries. It is not a work of fiction, but a compilation of many truths, many realities—a quilt pieced together from men's experiences—forming an impressively triumphant pattern. Taken together, they state, lucidly and forcefully, that recovery work produces changes that are real, important, and permanent. Leaping upon the Mountains is a celebration of successful recovery. Readers of Leaping upon the Mountains will discover: • Insights and resources for all stages of recovery • Encouraging and inspiring messages from other male survivors • A large updated resource section providing concrete help to survivors and professionals • Ways of reconnecting with their own strength and creativity


Manjhi Moves a Mountain

Manjhi Moves a Mountain

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  • Author: Nancy Churnin
  • Publisher: Creston Books
  • ISBN: 1939547342
  • Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 19

For 20 years, Dashrath Manjhi used a hammer and chisel, grit and determination to carve a path through the mountain separating his poor village from the nearby village with schools, markets, and a hospital. This inspirational story shows how everyone can make a difference if their heart is big enough. Full color.


One Man's Mountains

One Man's Mountains

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  • Author: Tom Patey
  • Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
  • ISBN: 9780898865424
  • Category : Biography & Autobiography
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 306

The first American edition of a mountaineering classic: stories, satire, and verse by the legendary Scottish climber.


Property of the Mountain Man

Property of the Mountain Man

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  • Author: Gemma Weir
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9781913904715
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 440

Tall, dark and muscled like a god, Beau Barnett is great with an axe. Every woman in Rockhead Point wants a taste of the mountain man. Including me. Except he doesn't even know my name. I'm just the girl behind the counter filling his coffee, while he grunts and grumbles, barely making eye contact. Then a newcomer with a charming smile and a fancy suit shows up in Rockhead Point, and refuses to take no for an answer when he asks me to dinner. That's when I find out Mr. Mountain Man not only knows my name... he thinks I'm his property.


Mountain Man

Mountain Man

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  • Author: James Forrest
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
  • ISBN: 1844865649
  • Category : Sports & Recreation
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 289

Nicknamed 'Mountain Man' by the Sunday Telegraph, James Forrest is the record-breaking adventurer who climbed every mountain in England and Wales in just six months – the fastest ever time. Solo and unsupported, he walked over 1,000 miles and ascended five times the height of Everest during his 446-peak challenge. And he did it all on his days off from work, proving it is possible to integrate an epic adventure into your everyday life. From collapsing tents and horrific storms to near-fatal mountaineering mishaps, James endured his fair share of hardship out in the hills. But the good times far outweighed the bad. He slept wild under the stars, met eccentric locals, and exchanged the 21st century social media bubble for a simpler, more peaceful existence. What did he learn along the way? That life is more fulfilling when you switch off your phone and climb a mountain. Readers will be inspired and motivated by James's amazing adventure, and so the book concludes with a section on how YOU can achieve your next adventure – whether it's something to get the kids involved in at half term, a fun challenge to tackle solo or with friends, or, like James's, a record-breaking attempt of epic proportions, James will guide you through everything you need to do to plan and execute your adventure, as well as give you some great ideas too.


Mountain Man

Mountain Man

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  • Author: David Weston Marshall
  • Publisher: National Geographic Books
  • ISBN: 1682684423
  • Category : History
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 0

“If you seek vicarious adventure, these pages await the armchair explorer.” —Providence Journal In 1804, John Colter set out with Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on the first US expedition to traverse the North American continent. During the 28- month ordeal, Colter served as a hunter and scout, and honed his survival skills on the western frontier. But when the journey was over, Colter stayed behind. He spent two more years trekking alone through dangerous and unfamiliar territory, charting some of the West’s most treasured landmarks. Historian David W. Marshall crafts this captivating history from Colter’s primary sources, and has retraced Colter’s steps— experiencing firsthand how he survived in the wilderness (how he pitched a shelter, built a fire, followed a trail, and forded a stream)— adding a powerful layer of authority and detail.