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Letters from a wandering mountain guide, 1906-1933 / Conrad Kain ; edited with an introduction by Zac Robinson ; translated by Maria and John Koch

Konrad Kain (Verfasser)
W. John, Koch (Übersetzer)
Maria, Koch (Übersetzer)
Zac,, 1975- Robinson (Herausgeber)

Edmonton: University of Alberta Press
2014

First edition

468 Seiten : Illustrationen

978-1-77212-004-2

Englisch

Kanada

Sport
Geografie, Reisen

Konrad Kain
Rocky Mountains, Bergsteigen, Geschichte 1906-1933

796.522092

Correspondence. Selections

Mountain cairns

"Conrad Kain is a titan amongst climbers in Canada and is well-known in mountaineering circles all over the world. His letters to Amelie Malek--a life-long friend--offer a candid view into the deepest thoughts of the Austrian mountain guide, and are a perfect complement to his autobiography, Where the Clouds Can Go. The 144 letters provide a unique and personal view of what it meant to immigrate to Canada in the early part of the twentieth century. Kain's letters are ordered chronologically with annotations, keeping the sections in English untouched, while those in German have been carefully translated. Historians and mountain culture enthusiasts worldwide will appreciate Kain's genius for description, his passion for nature, his opinions, and his musings about his life."--(Provided by publisher.)

Includes bibliographical references and index

1069650420