Project Gutenberg 2017-01-24 Public domain in the USA. 194 King, Clarence 1842 1901 Todd, James Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada" by Clarence King is a detailed account of mountaineering exploration written in the late 19th century. The book provides insight into the adventure and challenges faced by a team of explorers as they navigate the Sierra Nevada, reflecting on the grandeur of the landscape and the science behind its geological formation. The narrative combines elements of personal experience, scientific observation, and the natural beauty of the Sierra regions explored. The opening of "Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada" sets the stage for an exploration of the Sierra Nevada range, describing its unique geological history and the significant role of Professor Josiah Dwight Whitney and his team in mapping it. King frames his narrative with a personal touch as he recounts joining a group to study the geology of the mountains, expressing a deep appreciation for the natural environment. The text transitions from broad geographical descriptions to intimate reflections on climbing experiences, showcasing both the awe of the Sierra as a wild frontier and the scientific intrigue it inspires. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.) -- Description and travel King, Clarence, 1842-1901 -- Travel -- Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.) Mountaineering -- Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.) F850.5 Text Category: Adventure Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 616167 2025-07-21T12:33:30.071696 text/html 599774 2024-10-23T01:40:54 text/html 323072 2025-07-21T12:33:36.993174 application/epub+zip 330027 2025-07-21T12:33:31.214712 application/epub+zip 297368 2025-07-21T12:33:30.657693 application/epub+zip 496155 2025-07-21T12:33:41.769135 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 445699 2025-07-21T12:33:36.348199 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 412932 2022-09-24T15:41:02.040176 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 575504 2025-07-21T12:33:29.276702 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 555657 2024-10-23T01:40:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17538 2025-07-21T12:33:41.915159 application/rdf+xml 12277 2025-07-21T12:33:30.743683 image/jpeg 2292 2025-07-21T12:33:30.700739 image/jpeg 303156 2025-07-21T12:33:30.120838 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia