W. H. Murray:The Evidence of Things Not Seen: A Mountaineer's Tale
- Taschenbuch 2002, ISBN: 1898573247
[EAN: 9781898573241], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 4.07], [PU: Baton Wicks Publications, United Kingdom, Macclesfield], W. H. MURRAY THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEEN A MOUNTAINEER'S… Mehr…
[EAN: 9781898573241], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 4.07], [PU: Baton Wicks Publications, United Kingdom, Macclesfield], W. H. MURRAY THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEEN A MOUNTAINEER'S TALE, The Evidence of Things Not Seen is the autobiography of remarkable mountaineer, writer and environmentalist W.H. Murray. After being introduced to climbing in his early twenties, Murray's relationship with the outdoors was shaped as much by his time on the mountains as away from them. His early Scottish climbs were brought to a halt by the Second World War, which saw him spend three years as a Nazi prisoner of war. These years were devoted to not only to philosophical study, but also to writing his classic Mountaineering in Scotland not once, but twice, on toilet paper. The time to write about mountains only fuelled Murray's enthusiasm to climb them. The regeneration in mountaineering that followed the war saw Murray complete three Himalayan expeditions, alongside other iconic figures such as Doug Scott, Tom MacKinnon and Tom Weir, and Eric Shipton. He not only explored Himalayan peaks never before attempted by westerners, but also established the crucial Khumbu Icefall route up Everest, which paved the way for the mountain's first ascent in 1953. Later life saw Murray return to Scotland and begin the fight to conserve the wild places that motivated him. From pioneering the John Muir Trust to fighting threats to forestry, Murray's writing is laced with a philosophical edge and a contagious appreciation for Scotland's wild places, capturing the essence of why Murray's work has been inspiring readers for decades. Written just before his death in 1996, and with a foreword by renowned Scottish mountaineer Hamish MacInnes, The Evidence of Things Not Seen is a must-read for anyone for which the mountains are still a source of wonder. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged., Books<
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W.H. Murray, Hamish MacInnes:The Evidence of Things Not Seen: A Mountaineer's Tale
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'In climbing there is an elation when all is going well. You make the moves surely and swiftly with rhythm. When you are climbing well, you know it. The same goes for writing. The two cra… Mehr…
'In climbing there is an elation when all is going well. You make the moves surely and swiftly with rhythm. When you are climbing well, you know it. The same goes for writing. The two crafts are often akin ...when you are off form you write clumsily, just as you move clumsily; you pick wrong words as you pick wrong holds. You lose the purpose and thread of writing as you lose route - but on mountains and in writing when good form is struck, when it all comes together, when inspiration is caught and held - the world is yours.' W.H. Murray is one of Britain's finest mountain writers. A climber, writer and environmental campaigner, he pioneered climbs in Scotland, explored the Himalaya and wrote a number of remarkable books on climbing and mountaineering. The Evidence of Things Not Seen, his multiple-award winning autobiography, ranges from his early climbs in Scotland in the 1930s to Second World War combat in Africa and three years in Nazi prison camps (during which time Murray wrote his famous Mountaineering in Scotland not once, but twice, on toilet paper).Exploratory Himalayan ventures follow, including the 1951 Everest reconnaissance trip that established the crucial route through the Khumbu Icefall, before his focus returns to the Scottish crags, and to environmental matters and the struggle against the predations of the forestry and hydroelectric industries. Murray's writing captures the element of awe and wonder at the power of wild landscapes. His philosophical concerns add extra depth to his words as he seeks 'that other side of night'. He sees the mountain environment as one which offers fine areas for recreation, but also sanctuaries for reflection. This autobiography is essential reading for mountaineers, climbers, conservationists, thinkers, or indeed anyone that appreciates our remaining wild spaces.; General, Baton Wicks Publications<
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London: Baton Wicks. This is a Fine Copy of this book in Publisher's blue cloth with gilt title lettering to spine,in a Fine Dust-Jacket.Not price clipped and this copy has NO previous names or inscriptions present.The book has a firm binding with no hinge weakness and there is no leaning or rolling to spine.Lovely clean copy internally with crisp white page edges,well illustrated in both colour and black and white photographs.8vo 352pp Reprint . Fine. Hardcover. Reprint. 2003., Baton Wicks, 2003<
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London: Bâton Wicks. G : in good condition with edge-chipped and lightly creased dust jacket as issued. 2003. Reprint. Blue hardback cloth cover. 250mm x 180mm (10" x 7"). 352pp. ., Bâton Wicks, 2003<
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