Tiger In The Snow: The Life And Adventures Of A. F. Mummery
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of mountaineering biography, Tiger in the Snow: The Life and Adventures of A. F. Mummery chronicles the remarkable life of Albert Frederick Mummery, one of the most daring and influential climbers of the Victorian era. Walter Unsworth presents a vivid portrait of a man who redefined the boundaries of alpinism, pioneering audacious new routes on the Matterhorn, the Aiguille du Grépon, and other formidable peaks at a time when such ascents were considered nearly impossible. Written with authority and admiration, the narrative captures Mummery's restless spirit and his revolutionary philosophy that climbing should be pursued for the pure joy of the challenge rather than for scientific or nationalistic prestige. Unsworth details the triumphs and tragedies of Mummery's career, culminating in his fateful 1895 attempt on Nanga Parbat in the Himalayas, where he vanished and became one of mountaineering's most enduring legends. This is an essential read for anyone captivated by the golden age of alpinism and the fearless individuals who shaped it.
Author: Walter Unsworth
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, Victor Gollancz Ltd
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of mountaineering biography, Tiger in the Snow: The Life and Adventures of A. F. Mummery chronicles the remarkable life of Albert Frederick Mummery, one of the most daring and influential climbers of the Victorian era. Walter Unsworth presents a vivid portrait of a man who redefined the boundaries of alpinism, pioneering audacious new routes on the Matterhorn, the Aiguille du Grépon, and other formidable peaks at a time when such ascents were considered nearly impossible. Written with authority and admiration, the narrative captures Mummery's restless spirit and his revolutionary philosophy that climbing should be pursued for the pure joy of the challenge rather than for scientific or nationalistic prestige. Unsworth details the triumphs and tragedies of Mummery's career, culminating in his fateful 1895 attempt on Nanga Parbat in the Himalayas, where he vanished and became one of mountaineering's most enduring legends. This is an essential read for anyone captivated by the golden age of alpinism and the fearless individuals who shaped it.