Above the Snow Line: Mountaineering Sketches Between 1870 and 1880

This edition has images. LoC No.: 05038677 Title: Above the Snow Line: Mountaineering Sketches Between 1870 and 1880 Summary: "Above the Snow Line: Mountaineering Sketches Between 1870 and 1880" by Clinton Dent is a collection of personal essays reflecting on mountaineering experiences written in the late 19th century. The sketches reveal the challenges and joys of climbing during a time when the sport was gaining popularity, and they also explore the camaraderie among climbers as well as...