Adventures on the Roof of the World by Mrs. Aubrey Le Blond
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| Author | Le Blond, Aubrey, Mrs., 1861-1934 |
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| LoC No. | 05002569 |
| Title | Adventures on the Roof of the World |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Adventures on the Roof of the World" by Mrs. Aubrey Le Blond is a collection of mountaineering tales written in the early 20th century. The book captures the essence of adventure and danger encountered by climbers, presenting true narratives that emphasize both the perils of mountaineering and the skills required to confront them. It is aimed at a general audience rather than seasoned climbers, making the thrilling stories accessible to those with little or no climbing experience. The opening of the book introduces the theme of mountaineering guides and the vital role they play in ensuring the safety of inexperienced climbers. The author shares anecdotes about famous guides and their remarkable abilities, illustrating their dedication and strength through gripping accounts of near disasters and narrow escapes. Through stories that highlight both the beauty and the treachery of high-altitude climbs, the reader is drawn into the exhilarating yet perilous world of mountain exploration, setting the stage for further riveting accounts to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DQ: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Switzerland |
| Subject | Mountaineering |
| Subject | Alps -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43314 |
| Release Date | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 184 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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