Abbot, Philip Stanley (7 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Used - Very Good. Kessinger Publishing, La Vergne, TN, 19 May 2010. 82 pages. Illustrated, portrait pasted in. 9 x 6", paperback. Clean, tight, very good.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the tragic events surrounding the death of Philip Stanley Abbot, a skilled mountaineer and member of the Appalachian Mountain Club, during an attempt to scale Mount Lefroy in the Canadian Rockies. The author recounts the details of the expedition, including Abbotââ â¢s meticulous planning, the teamââ â¢s arduous ascent, and the unexpected avalanche that ultimately led to his fatal fall. The book offers a chilling glimpse into the unforgiving beauty of nature and the risks inherent in pushing the boundaries of human ambition. Through vivid prose and meticulous detail, the author captures the emotional turmoil and profound grief felt by those who witnessed the accident and the profound impact Abbotââ â¢s death had on the nascent community of American alpinists. The book stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of mountain climbing and the tragic price that sometimes comes with it, reminding us that even the most accomplished climbers can fall victim to the capricious forces of nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 156. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1896 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 156.…