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Howard Back

Howard Back's charming guide to the rich waters in and near Yellowstone National Park has been revered as a classic for sixty-five years. It is not only one of the most readable and entertaining fly-fishing memoirs but a practical handbook that is still wise and useful. In one of the first books to bring the many rivers of Yellowstone to the attention of the fishing public, Back gives accurate descriptions of all the best streams and lakes in the area and invaluable information about where...

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John Muir

FEATURES:• Includes beautiful artworks and illustrations• A link of a FREE audio book to download at the end of the book• Active Table of Contents for an easy navigation within the book• Manually coded and crafted by professionals for highest formatting quality and standardsCheck out ngims Publishing's other illustrated literary classics. The vast majority of our books have original illustrations, free audiobook download link at the end of the book, nav...

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Hugh E.M. Stutfield

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Mountain Classics Collection

First published in 1903, Climbs & Exploration in the Canadian Rockies details the mountaineering adventures of Hugh Stutfield and J. Norman Collie while the two were together during various explorations in the area north of Lake Louise, Alberta. Between 1898 and 1902, Stutfield and Collie journeyed through the mountain towns, valleys and passes of the Rockies, where Collie completed numerous first ascents and discovered fresh views of Lake Louise and the Columbia Icefields.

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Eric Shipton

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Eric Shipton: The Mountain Travel Books

In 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest. They climbed from the south, from Nepal, via the Khumbu Glacier - a route first pioneered in 1951 by a reconnaissance expedition led by Eric Shipton. Everest 1951 is the account of this expedition.It was the first to approach the mountain from the south side, it pioneered a route through the Khumbu icefall and ...

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R.M. Patterson

Few men have been as set on isolated adventures and as passionate about the wild landscape of Canada as R.M. Patterson. He spent over 30 years in exploration, from northern rivers such as the Nahanni and the Liard, to the foothills of the Rockies, and he recorded his discoveries in vivid words and breathtaking photographs along the way. His memorable articles are presented as a collection by TouchWood Editions.

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Phil Jenkins

George Mercer Dawson is a towering figure in Canadian history — and science — as the man who led the Geological Survey during its exploration of the Canadian West, mostly from horseback or from a canoe. A tough job for anyone, it was an extraordinary achievement for Dawson. Born in 1849, Dawson was crippled by a childhood illness that left him hunchbacked and in constant pain. He never grew taller than a young boy, and he never let his disabilities stop him. An avid photographer, amateur p...

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Samuel Hall Young

In "Alaska Days with John Muir," Samuel Hall Young intricately weaves a narrative that captures the breathtaking landscapes and profound experiences shared with naturalist John Muir during their expedition in Alaska. Through evocative prose, Young immerses readers in the stark beauty of the Alaskan wilderness, illustrating Muir's passionate advocacy for nature and conservation. This work, situated within the tradition of American nature writing, serves as both a travelogue and a personal m...

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John Muir, S. Hall Young

This illustrated compendium gathers wilderness narrative, travel writing, expedition record, memoir, and animal story into a richly textured account of Alaska's coasts, glaciers, islands, and Indigenous homelands. Its central concerns are ecological wonder, spiritual attentiveness, scientific observation, and the moral drama of travel in a region undergoing intensified colonial and commercial contact. The selections range from lyrical descriptions of ice and forest to shipboard chronicles,...

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J. Monroe Thorington

"This then is a book of mountaineering, not presenting the Canadian Rockies in their entirety — no single volume will ever do that — but including many of the finest things. It is also a book of mountain travel, under conditions such as perhaps the European traveller experienced in the Alps during the Eighteenth Century. Finally, it is a book of mountain history; for here is Geography in the making, and with a tradition behind it — a story that has never been properly gathered together...

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John Muir

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

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Thomas Wilson Lambert

“Fishing in British Columbia" is an ancient Guidebook, Canada story book written by Thomas Wilson Lambert. "Fishing in British Columbia" is a meticulous fishing guidebook offering specific info on the place's fishing locations, techniques, and species. Lambert's book offers critical facts into British Columbia's particular fishing studies, starting from freshwater rivers and lakes to more than one saltwater possibilities alongside the coast. Visitors are going to find out beneficial record...

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Agnes Deans Cameron

In "The New North," Agnes Deans Cameron offers a vibrant exploration of the Canadian Northwest, characterized by her engaging narrative style that blends personal anecdotes with meticulous observation. Written during the early 20th century, the book captures the spirit of exploration and the allure of the uncharted territories, set against a backdrop of social and climatic transformations. Cameron's vivid descriptions and rich imagery draw readers into the landscape and culture of the Nort...