The Heart of Lakeland - Softcover

Oppenheimer, Lehmann J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0948153075 ISBN 13: 9780948153075

Publisher: Ernest Press, 1988

Synopsis

These classic tales written at the beginning of the last century are widely recognised as capturing the essence of rock-climbing's infancy as it was nurtured at Wasdale Head. There is an hilarious description of social life at the Wastwater Hotel; another of the first ascent of the classic Bowfell Buttress; further accounts of exploratory climbing on Pillar Rock and of early climbs in Buttermere; and a fascinating description of "Scouts and Outposts" the large-scale game where men try to breach a ring of guards to reach their summit.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The Ernest Press are award-winning, specialist publishers of mountaineering books including narratives, guides and novels, and mountain biking guides for the UK. We are a sponsor of the Bretton Hall Mountain Literature Festival. Four Ernest Press titles have won the Boardman Tasker Award, with three being shortlisted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ernest Press
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0948153075
• ISBN 13: 9780948153075
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192