Books
Mountain Classics – Scrambles Amongst the Alps by Edward Whymper
Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the years 1860-69by Edward Whymper This series of articles showcases gems of mountain literature, both established classics and more esoteric titles. If you read only one book on the golden age of Alpine mountaineering, make it this one. Edward Whymper’s epic tale of his
Book Spotlight – The Summits of Modern Man by Peter Hansen
The Summits of Modern Man: Mountaineering After the Enlightenment by Peter H. Hansen I have a confession to make. The author of this book was kind enough to send me a review copy some time ago, but it has been a busy summer and I’ve only recently got round
Lowdown on the Upland of Mar by Joe Dorward: book review
Lowdown on the Upland of Marby Joe Dorward(Kindle and print) I first came across Joe’s excellent website on the history, etymology, and geography of the Cairngorms a couple of years ago. A lifelong stravaiger of the mountains, Joe’s area of special interest focuses on the historic Mar
Everest – The First Ascent by Harriet Tuckey: book review
Everest – The First Ascent:The untold story of Griffith Pugh, the man who made it possibleby Harriet Tuckey In my opinion this is the most important book on the history of mountaineering to have been published for many years. Hopefully this review will demonstrate why I think this is absolutely
“Dare to Dream” by Matthew Dieumegard-Thornton – book review
Dare to Dreamby Matthew Dieumegard-Thornton Dare to Dream is the new book by Matthew Dieumegard-Thornton, available exclusively on Kindle. In May 2012, Matthew successfully climbed Everest as a member of the record breaking youngest ever team to climb the mountain. This book is the story of his dream–to climb
First look – EVEREST: THE FIRST ASCENT by Harriet Tuckey
On May the 29th, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay reached the highest point on planet Earth. After fifty years of dreaming and hair-brained schemes, of failed expeditions and death, of legends and heroes, Everest had finally been climbed. It was a pivotal moment of the 20th century
The Chomolungma Diaries by Mark Horrell
The Chomolungma Diaries – what a CommercialEverest Expedition is Really Likeby Mark Horrell Everest has been in the news a lot recently, and for all the wrong reasons. The press often seems to take a perverse delight in preying on the negative aspects on climbing the highest mountain in the world.
An interview with Gordon Stainforth, author of FIVA
Photo from Gordon’s site: http://goo.gl/HQYyT This is the first of a series of interviews with authors, photographers, film-makers, and other creative people who all have one thing in common: a connection with mountaineering culture. Tonight’s interview is with Gordon Stainforth, award-winning author of FIVA: An
Mask of the Macabre by David Haynes
Mask of the Macabre is a new short story collection from David Haynes, recently published on Kindle. I really enjoyed this collection of Victorian horror stories from David Haynes. In character they reminded me of the work of Poe, or some of H.G. Wells’ tales of mystery: atmospheric stories
The Great Stink by Clare Clark: book review
The Great Stink by Clare ClarkMy rating: 3 of 5 starsThe Great Stink is one of those books that immediately grabbed my attention. It’s an historical novel set in London during the industrial surge of the 1850s, and revolves around the tragic figure of William May, a civil engineer