Conrad Kain : letters from a wandering mountain guide, 1906-1933 / edited with an introduction by Zac Robinson ; translated by Maria and John Koch.
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TextPublisher: Edmonton, Alberta : The University of Alberta Press, 2014Copyright date: ©2014Description: 1 online resource (344 pages) : illustrationsContent type: - text
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- 9781772120165 (e-book)
- 796.522092 23
- GV199.92.K34 .C667 2014
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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. Foreword by Chic Scott. Epilogue by Don Bourdon.
Includes bibliographical references.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2016. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
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