A Climber in New Zealand, rare first edition 1914
A Climber in New Zealand, rare first edition 1914
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Malcolm Ross, a former vice-president of the NZ Alpine Club, is the author of this classic mountaineering memoir, published in 1914, which chronicles his adventures and captures the spirit of early exploration in New Zealand's Southern Alps. The book is celebrated for its vivid descriptions of the landscapes, the physical and psychological demands of climbing, and its testament to the power of perseverance. It is considered an important historical work in adventure literature.
Published by Edward Arnold, London.
This copy shows some wear with damaged spine and some loose sheets but retains a tidy integrity given its considerable vintage. All pages appear to be present, but general condition is G. Hence a lesser value than copies in better condition.
Cloth boards, gilt printed cover and spine, b&w illustrations, including a frontis photograph of Mount Cook. 316pp
Fair to good condition. Rare
$200
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