Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada
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| Author | : Clarence King |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 312 |
| Release | : 1872 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105011799405 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada by : Clarence King
Book excerpt: First edition of King's classic book on American mountaineering. ‡b King began exploring the Sierra with William Brewer in 1863, and in 1871, began to write up accounts of their numerous ascents. The United States Geological Survey was established in 1879 due to King's influence.
