Author : Nathaniel Hawthorne
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 87 pages
File Size : 36,64 MB
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1465553096
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My Old Man and the Mountain
Author : Leif Whittaker
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 49,55 MB
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1680510703
• A fresh perspective on a famous father and a legacy forged on the icy slopes of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak In 1963, the world followed the first American Mount Everest Expedition, and watched as “Big Jim” Whittaker became the first American to stand on top of the world. He returned home a hero. My Old Man and the Mountain is Leif Whittaker’s engaging and humorous story of what it was like to “grow up Whittaker”—the youngest son of Jim Whittaker and Dianne Roberts, in an extended family of accomplished climbers. He shares glimpses of his upbringing and how the pressure to climb started early on. Readers learn of his first adventures with family in the Olympic Mountains and on Mount Rainier; his close yet at times competitive relationship with his brother Joss; his battle with a serious back injury; and his efforts to stand apart from his father’s legacy. With wry honesty he depicts being a recent college grad, still living in his parents’ home and trying to find a purpose in life—digging ditches, building houses, selling t-shirts to tourists—until a chance encounter leads to the opportunity to climb Everest, just like his father did. Leif heads to Nepal with all the excitement, irony, boredom, and trepidation that are part of high-altitude climbing. Well-known guides Dave Hahn and Melissa Arnot figure prominently in his story, as does “Big Jim.” But Leif’s story is not his father’s story. It’s a unique coming of age tale on the steep slopes of Everest and a climbing adventure that lights the imagination and fills an emotional human endeavor with universal meaning.
The Legend of the Old Man of the Mountain
Author : Denise Ortakales
Publisher : Legend (Sleeping Bear)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,96 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781585362363
An illustrated retelling of an Indian legend from New Hampshire.
The Old Man of the Mountain
Author : Herbert Strang
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 33,84 MB
Release : 2016-04-06
Category :
ISBN : 9781530529643
"[...] "To me the drone of a mosquito is ten times worse," said Jackson. "Apparently they don't like you, but they can never have enough of me, the brutes!" "Soft and sweet!" murmured Mackenzie. "What's the tiger-skin worth, Dick?" asked Jackson, ignoring the Scotsman's jibe. "I don't know; but a goodish sum, probably. A man-eater's skin is usually mangy, but old Sher says that this is in good condition. Look out, Bob!" Jackson ducked his head, already warned by a booming noise like the [...]".
Old Man, Goodbye
Author : Louise Clements
Publisher : PublishingWorks
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 33,45 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780974480305
When nine-year-old Ernest and his father travel to New Hampshire to say goodbye to the stone formation known as the Old Man of the Mountain, Ernest experiences the peace of the woods, listens to his father tell Nathaniel Hawthorne's story of "The Great Stone Face," and has a mysterious encounter.
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book)
Author : Grace Lin
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 20,10 MB
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0316052604
A Time Magazine 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time selection! A Reader’s Digest Best Children’s Book of All Time! This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer. Grace Lin, author of the beloved Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat returns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers.
MAN ON THE MOUNTAIN
Author : GLADYS HASTY CARROLL
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,32 MB
Release : 1969
Category :
ISBN :
My Side of the Mountain
Author : Jean Craighead George
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 35,22 MB
Release : 2001-05-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0593115007
"Should appeal to all rugged individualists who dream of escape to the forest."—The New York Times Book Review Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the woods—all by himself. With only a penknife, a ball of cord, forty dollars, and some flint and steel, he intends to survive on his own. Sam learns about courage, danger, and independence during his year in the wilderness, a year that changes his life forever. “An extraordinary book . . . It will be read year after year.” —The Horn Book
101 Glimpses of the Old Man of the Mountain
Author : Bruce D. Heald
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 25,65 MB
Release : 2009-04-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1614235260
The Old Man of the Mountain once cast a steady gaze upon the slopes of Franconia Notch. Its profile drew writers, explorers and presidents, delighting all who glimpsed its features. But when it collapsed on May 3, 2003, the Old Man seemed forever lost. Veteran historian Bruce Heald and the last caretaker of the Old Man, David Nielsen, have gathered 101 images from the profile's long history. These one-of-a-kind photos from Nielsen's private collection depict four decades of preservation work, seismic testing by national experts, visits from dignitaries and rare memorabilia. With Nielsen's personal reflections on his life's work and Heald's notes on the history of the Old Man, this volume recaptures the wonder of New Hampshire's great stone face.
Readings in Early European History
Author : Hutton Webster
Publisher :
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 24,94 MB
Release : 1926
Category : Europe
ISBN :