Climbing in The British Isles, Vol. 2 - Wales and Ireland by Haskett Smith and Hart
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"Climbing in The British Isles, Vol. 2 - Wales and Ireland" by W.P. Haskett Smith and H.C. Hart is a mountaineering guide written in the late 19th century. The volume focuses on climbing opportunities throughout Wales and Ireland, complementing an earlier volume on England and a forthcoming one on Scotland. The book likely serves as an essential resource for mountaineers looking to explore the diverse climbing terrain of these regions, offering insights
into various climbing routes, accommodations, and local geography. The opening portion introduces readers to the context of climbing in Wales, emphasizing the variety of climbs available and the natural beauty of the Welsh landscape. It provides detailed descriptions of several locations, such as Aber, Bala, and Beddgelert, discussing their accessibility and notable climbing features. The text also touches on historical accounts and personal anecdotes about mountaineering experiences, highlighting both the allure and risks associated with climbing in this region. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for an informative and engaging exploration of climbing in Wales and Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Haskett Smith, W. P. (Walter Parry), 1859-1946 |
|---|---|
| Author | Hart, Henry Chichester, 1847-1908 |
| Illustrator | Carr, Ellis, 1852-1930 |
| Title | Climbing in The British Isles, Vol. 2 - Wales and Ireland |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Anna Hall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Mountains -- Wales -- Guidebooks |
| Subject | Mountains -- Ireland -- Guidebooks |
| Subject | Mountaineering -- Wales |
| Subject | Mountaineering -- Ireland |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37502 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 566 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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