Oxford Mountaineering Essays by Arnold Lunn
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| Editor | Lunn, Arnold, 1888-1974 |
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| LoC No. | 13000567 |
| Title | Oxford Mountaineering Essays |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | An artist of mountains: C.J. Holmes / by Michael T.H. Sadler -- Of the behaviour of a chamois: and incidentally of some other matters / by Julian S. Huxley -- The mountains in Greek poetry / by Norman Egerton Young -- A journey / by Hugh Kingsmill Lunn -- The mountaineer and the pilgrim / by H.E.G. Tyndale -- Passes / by N.T. Huxley -- British Hills / by H.R. Pope -- Roof-climbing at Oxford -- The mountains of youth / by Arnold H.M. Lunn. |
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| Summary | "Oxford Mountaineering Essays" by Arnold Lunn is a collection of essays about the philosophical, artistic, and personal experiences related to mountaineering, published in the early 20th century. The essays are inspired by discussions among members of various Alpine clubs based in Oxford, focusing on the emotional and metaphysical relationships people have with mountains. The work suggests that despite the age of mountaineering and the many climbs achieved, there remains ample opportunity for literary and artistic exploration of the mountains’ significance. The opening of the collection includes a preface from Arnold Lunn, detailing the inspiration behind the essays, which stemmed from a conversational gathering at an Oxford tea-party. He expresses a yearning to convey a subjective appreciation of the mountain experience, striving to capture not just the physical challenges but the deeper meanings these landscapes hold for youth and adventure. The editor introduces the contributors, highlighting their personal reflections and emphasizing their lack of pretension or groundbreaking ascents, thereby inviting the reader to engage with the evocative narratives and insights into human connection with nature found throughout the essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Mountains |
| Subject | Mountaineering |
| Subject | Alps |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56063 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 64 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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