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Mountain rescue in western Canada developed through the Canadian Pacific Railway's use of Swiss guides to enhance the climbing experience in the early 1900s. These guides brought their knowledge of mountain rescue to the Canadian Rockies. As climbing gained in popularity with the emerging middle classes after the Second World War, tragic accidents became more common. Two accidents in 195455 (the deaths of a group of female climbers from Mexico on Mt. Victoria and a group of Philadelphia schoolboys on Mt. Temple) forced the government to develop a professional mountain rescue team through the Park Warden Service under the tutelage of Walter Perren (a Swiss guide and the father of mountain rescue in Canada). Perren essentially turned cowboys into competent rescue personnel, and the story takes off from there.Following five principal men through the first 50 years of mountain rescue in Canada, Guardians of the Peaks also looks at all aspects of the rescue experience. It is the story of personal tragedy and the ability of individuals to cope with this stress-laced, demanding occupation.
Book Synopsis Guardians of the Peaks by : Katherine M. Calvert
Download or read book Guardians of the Peaks written by Katherine M. Calvert and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2006 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountain rescue in western Canada developed through the Canadian Pacific Railway's use of Swiss guides to enhance the climbing experience in the early 1900s. These guides brought their knowledge of mountain rescue to the Canadian Rockies. As climbing gained in popularity with the emerging middle classes after the Second World War, tragic accidents became more common. Two accidents in 195455 (the deaths of a group of female climbers from Mexico on Mt. Victoria and a group of Philadelphia schoolboys on Mt. Temple) forced the government to develop a professional mountain rescue team through the Park Warden Service under the tutelage of Walter Perren (a Swiss guide and the father of mountain rescue in Canada). Perren essentially turned cowboys into competent rescue personnel, and the story takes off from there.Following five principal men through the first 50 years of mountain rescue in Canada, Guardians of the Peaks also looks at all aspects of the rescue experience. It is the story of personal tragedy and the ability of individuals to cope with this stress-laced, demanding occupation.
Book Synopsis The Guardians of the Columbia, Mount Hood, Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens by : John Harvey Williams
Download or read book The Guardians of the Columbia, Mount Hood, Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens written by John Harvey Williams and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
The Guardians of the Columbia by John H Williams, first published in 1912, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.
Book Synopsis The Guardians of the Columbia ... by : John H. Williams
Download or read book The Guardians of the Columbia ... written by John H. Williams and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Guardians of the Columbia by John H Williams, first published in 1912, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.
Book Synopsis The Guardians of the Columbia, Mount Hood, Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens by : John Harvey Williams
Download or read book The Guardians of the Columbia, Mount Hood, Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens written by John Harvey Williams and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
The book kicks off with "Ant's Army," a tale set against the Austrian backdrop. Antara, an industrious ant, transforms her colony into a formidable army to protect her homeland. The narrative unfolds a harmonious blend of fantasy and environmental consciousness, showcasing the strength that unity holds in the face of adversity. The journey continues with "Chess of Death," returning to the Austrian environment. The narrative introduces a high-stakes, magical chess game that entangles the lives of its players, weaving a gripping tale of strategy, consequences, and the pursuit of victory in the face of peril. "Barbed Whip" unfolds against the mystical ambiance of the Czech Republic. Valeria, a skilled warrior, wields a magical whip in her pursuit of justice against a malevolent force threatening her homeland. The story is infused with Czech cultural elements, providing a vivid and immersive experience. Moving on to "Crying River," the book explores a haunting tale set in the Czech landscape. A river with mystical properties reflects the emotions of those who traverse its waters, creating a poignant narrative that delves into the interconnectedness of nature and human emotions.
Book Synopsis Incredible Stories of the Fantasy World by : Amrahs Hseham
Download or read book Incredible Stories of the Fantasy World written by Amrahs Hseham and published by Mahesh Dutt Sharma. This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book kicks off with "Ant's Army," a tale set against the Austrian backdrop. Antara, an industrious ant, transforms her colony into a formidable army to protect her homeland. The narrative unfolds a harmonious blend of fantasy and environmental consciousness, showcasing the strength that unity holds in the face of adversity. The journey continues with "Chess of Death," returning to the Austrian environment. The narrative introduces a high-stakes, magical chess game that entangles the lives of its players, weaving a gripping tale of strategy, consequences, and the pursuit of victory in the face of peril. "Barbed Whip" unfolds against the mystical ambiance of the Czech Republic. Valeria, a skilled warrior, wields a magical whip in her pursuit of justice against a malevolent force threatening her homeland. The story is infused with Czech cultural elements, providing a vivid and immersive experience. Moving on to "Crying River," the book explores a haunting tale set in the Czech landscape. A river with mystical properties reflects the emotions of those who traverse its waters, creating a poignant narrative that delves into the interconnectedness of nature and human emotions.
As the story unfolds, the strife for the Orb escalates. A new enemy that has been biding his time in cunning darkness has reared his head. The trauma left in Arden's wake weakens the three, and while the chess pieces move into battle, Ommadon's final weapon comes into play. The renegade Arden; his cause in turmoil, struggles to trust his new family. If he remains in the belief that he is alone he won't find the strength to endure the darkness that is the Orb. The help of the Thirteen Guardians is either a blessing or a curse. Their presence is enigmatic as much as it is sinister. Will they find the answers in time?
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Download or read book The Orb of Darkness The Thirteen Guardians written by Liz J. Berni and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the story unfolds, the strife for the Orb escalates. A new enemy that has been biding his time in cunning darkness has reared his head. The trauma left in Arden's wake weakens the three, and while the chess pieces move into battle, Ommadon's final weapon comes into play. The renegade Arden; his cause in turmoil, struggles to trust his new family. If he remains in the belief that he is alone he won't find the strength to endure the darkness that is the Orb. The help of the Thirteen Guardians is either a blessing or a curse. Their presence is enigmatic as much as it is sinister. Will they find the answers in time?
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Excerpt from The Guardians of the Columbia: Mount Hood, Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens In offering this second volume of a proposed series on Western mountain scenery, I am fortunate in having a subject as unhackneyed as was that of "The Mountain that Was 'God.'" The Columbia River has been described in many publications about the Northwest, but the three fine snow-peaks guarding its great canyon have received scant attention, and that mainly from periodicals of local circulation. These peaks are vitally a part of the vast Cascade-Columbia scene to which they give a climax. Hence the story here told by text and picture has necessarily included the stage upon which they were built up. And since the great forests of this mountain and river district are a factor of its beauty as well as its wealth, I am glad to be able to present a brief chapter about them from the competent hand of Mr. H. D. Langille, formerly of the United States forest service. A short bibliography, with notes on transportation routes, hotels, guides and other matters of interest to travelers and students, will be found at the end. Accuracy has been my first aim. I have tried to avoid the exaggeration employed in much current writing for the supposed edification of tourists. It has seemed to me that simply and briefly to tell the truth about the fascinating Columbia country would be the best service I could render to those who love its splendid mountains and its noble river. A mass of books, government documents and scientific essays has been examined. This literature is more or less contradictory, and as I cannot hope to have avoided all errors, I shall be grateful for any correction of my text. In choosing the illustrations, I have sought to show the individuality of each peak. Mountains, like men, wear their history on their faces, - none more so than Hood's sharp and finely scarred pyramid; or Adams, with its wide, truncated dome and deeply carved slopes; or St. Helens, newest of all our extinct volcanoes - if, indeed, it be extinct, - and least marred by the ice, its cone as perfect as Fujiyama's. Each has its own wonderful story to tell of ancient and often recent vulcanism. Let me again suggest that readers who would get the full value of the more comprehensive illustrations will find a reading glass very useful. Thanks are due to many helpers. More than fifty photographers, professional and amateur, are named in the table of illustrations. Without their co-operation the book would have been impossible. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Guardians of the Columbia by : John H. Williams
Download or read book The Guardians of the Columbia written by John H. Williams and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-05 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Guardians of the Columbia: Mount Hood, Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens In offering this second volume of a proposed series on Western mountain scenery, I am fortunate in having a subject as unhackneyed as was that of "The Mountain that Was 'God.'" The Columbia River has been described in many publications about the Northwest, but the three fine snow-peaks guarding its great canyon have received scant attention, and that mainly from periodicals of local circulation. These peaks are vitally a part of the vast Cascade-Columbia scene to which they give a climax. Hence the story here told by text and picture has necessarily included the stage upon which they were built up. And since the great forests of this mountain and river district are a factor of its beauty as well as its wealth, I am glad to be able to present a brief chapter about them from the competent hand of Mr. H. D. Langille, formerly of the United States forest service. A short bibliography, with notes on transportation routes, hotels, guides and other matters of interest to travelers and students, will be found at the end. Accuracy has been my first aim. I have tried to avoid the exaggeration employed in much current writing for the supposed edification of tourists. It has seemed to me that simply and briefly to tell the truth about the fascinating Columbia country would be the best service I could render to those who love its splendid mountains and its noble river. A mass of books, government documents and scientific essays has been examined. This literature is more or less contradictory, and as I cannot hope to have avoided all errors, I shall be grateful for any correction of my text. In choosing the illustrations, I have sought to show the individuality of each peak. Mountains, like men, wear their history on their faces, - none more so than Hood's sharp and finely scarred pyramid; or Adams, with its wide, truncated dome and deeply carved slopes; or St. Helens, newest of all our extinct volcanoes - if, indeed, it be extinct, - and least marred by the ice, its cone as perfect as Fujiyama's. Each has its own wonderful story to tell of ancient and often recent vulcanism. Let me again suggest that readers who would get the full value of the more comprehensive illustrations will find a reading glass very useful. Thanks are due to many helpers. More than fifty photographers, professional and amateur, are named in the table of illustrations. Without their co-operation the book would have been impossible. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
In Memory Traces, art historians and archaeologists come together to examine the nature of sacred space in Mesoamerica. Through five well-known and important centers of political power and artistic invention in Mesoamerica—Tetitla at Teotihuacan, Tula Grande, the Mound of the Building Columns at El Tajín, the House of the Phalli at Chichén Itzá, and Tonina—contributors explore the process of recognizing and defining sacred space, how sacred spaces were viewed and used both physically and symbolically, and what theoretical approaches are most useful for art historians and archaeologists seeking to understand these places. Memory Traces acknowledges that the creation, use, abandonment, and reuse of sacred space have a strongly recursive relation to collective memory and meanings linked to the places in question and reconciles issues of continuity and discontinuity of memory in ancient Mesoamerican sacred spaces. It will be of interest to students and scholars of Mesoamerican studies and material culture, art historians, architectural historians, and cultural anthropologists. Contributors: Laura M. Amrhein, Nicholas P. Dunning, Rex Koontz, Cynthia Kristan-Graham, Matthew G. Looper, Travis Nygard, Keith M. Prufer, Matthew H. Robb, Patricia J. Sarro, Kaylee Spencer, Eric Weaver, Linnea Wren
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Download or read book Memory Traces written by Cynthia Kristan-Graham and published by University Press of Colorado. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Memory Traces, art historians and archaeologists come together to examine the nature of sacred space in Mesoamerica. Through five well-known and important centers of political power and artistic invention in Mesoamerica—Tetitla at Teotihuacan, Tula Grande, the Mound of the Building Columns at El Tajín, the House of the Phalli at Chichén Itzá, and Tonina—contributors explore the process of recognizing and defining sacred space, how sacred spaces were viewed and used both physically and symbolically, and what theoretical approaches are most useful for art historians and archaeologists seeking to understand these places. Memory Traces acknowledges that the creation, use, abandonment, and reuse of sacred space have a strongly recursive relation to collective memory and meanings linked to the places in question and reconciles issues of continuity and discontinuity of memory in ancient Mesoamerican sacred spaces. It will be of interest to students and scholars of Mesoamerican studies and material culture, art historians, architectural historians, and cultural anthropologists. Contributors: Laura M. Amrhein, Nicholas P. Dunning, Rex Koontz, Cynthia Kristan-Graham, Matthew G. Looper, Travis Nygard, Keith M. Prufer, Matthew H. Robb, Patricia J. Sarro, Kaylee Spencer, Eric Weaver, Linnea Wren
Jay Griffiths is a tour guide for anyone who has ever wished to commune with the side of our human psyche that remains in touch with the wild. Equally at home among the "sea gypsy" Bajo people who live off the coast of Thailand and forage their food from the ocean floor, drinking the psychedelic ayahuasca plant with Amazonian shamans, or joining an Inuit whale hunt at the northern tip of Canada, Griffiths takes readers on an adventure both charted and un–chartable. She divides her meditations on these travels into sections named after the ancient elemental properties of the universe—Earth, Air, Fire, Ice, and Water—because her subject matter is not merely the places traveled to but the depths of mind and the cultural narratives revealed by place. It is a universal story told of far–flung groups of humans, with vastly different ways of life, connected through the varied wilderness that sustains them. By describing the ways in which human societies and the human mind have developed in response to the wilder elements of our homelands, Savage Grace reveals itself as a benediction for the emotional, intellectual, and physical nourishment that people continue to draw from the natural world. Under the sway of Griffiths' charisma, her poetic prose, and her deeply learned and persuasive case for the wild roots of our shared human being, we learn that we are all, each and every one of us, a force of nature.
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Download or read book Savage Grace written by Jay Griffiths and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jay Griffiths is a tour guide for anyone who has ever wished to commune with the side of our human psyche that remains in touch with the wild. Equally at home among the "sea gypsy" Bajo people who live off the coast of Thailand and forage their food from the ocean floor, drinking the psychedelic ayahuasca plant with Amazonian shamans, or joining an Inuit whale hunt at the northern tip of Canada, Griffiths takes readers on an adventure both charted and un–chartable. She divides her meditations on these travels into sections named after the ancient elemental properties of the universe—Earth, Air, Fire, Ice, and Water—because her subject matter is not merely the places traveled to but the depths of mind and the cultural narratives revealed by place. It is a universal story told of far–flung groups of humans, with vastly different ways of life, connected through the varied wilderness that sustains them. By describing the ways in which human societies and the human mind have developed in response to the wilder elements of our homelands, Savage Grace reveals itself as a benediction for the emotional, intellectual, and physical nourishment that people continue to draw from the natural world. Under the sway of Griffiths' charisma, her poetic prose, and her deeply learned and persuasive case for the wild roots of our shared human being, we learn that we are all, each and every one of us, a force of nature.
