Conrad Kain: Letters from a Wandering Mountain Guide, 1906-1933: Mountain Cairns: A series on the history and culture of the Canadian Rocky Mountains
Autor Conrad Kain Editat de Zac Robinson Traducere de Maria Koch, John Koch Cuvânt înainte de Chic Scott Epilog de Don Bourdonen Limba Engleză Paperback – 15 sep 2014
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781772120042
ISBN-10: 1772120049
Pagini: 512
Dimensiuni: 152 x 228 x 32 mm
Greutate: 0.74 kg
Editura: University of Alberta Press
Colecția University of Alberta Press (CA)
Seria Mountain Cairns: A series on the history and culture of the Canadian Rocky Mountains
ISBN-10: 1772120049
Pagini: 512
Dimensiuni: 152 x 228 x 32 mm
Greutate: 0.74 kg
Editura: University of Alberta Press
Colecția University of Alberta Press (CA)
Seria Mountain Cairns: A series on the history and culture of the Canadian Rocky Mountains
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Recenzii
"... A must have book for those interested in Conrad Kain, 1st generation Canadian mountaineering and Canadian mountain culture. Conrad Kain: Letters from a Wandering Mountain Guide, 1906-1933 has a splendid assortment of maps and photographs, but the prize jewel of the book are the many letters (142) written by Conrad Kain.... The letters to Amelie are touching and tender, informative and insightful, historic and charming. .. [T]he Robinson and Bourdon contributions are like exquisite book ends within which the evocative letters make for the literary centrepiece." [Full review at: http://www.conradkain.com/news/book-review-ron-dart] -- Ron Dart -- www.conradkain.com, 20141007
"Conrad Kain is a compelling title from University of Alberta Press. Kain is renowned among Canadian mountaineers as a pioneering guide so accomplished they named a British Columbia peak for him, Mount Conrad. He escaped grinding poverty as a miner's son in rural Austria and travelled the world from Honolulu to Ulaanbaatar.... Conrad Kain: Letters From A Wandering Mountain Guide takes readers page by page through a man's life and thoughts. It is a dark and absorbing narrative." [Full review at http://www.blacklocks.ca/book-review-the-unhappy-traveler] -- Holly Doan -- Blacklock's Reporter, 20141213
"There has been a definite need for a finely crafted book on the relationship between the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) and Climbers Paradise tells the tale in an exquisite manner and, in doing so, reveals much about the complex paradise of Canadas mountaineering history and ethos.... Reichwein has certainly emerged...as one of the primary keepers of the distinctive Canadian mountaineering tradition, and Climbers Paradise confirms yet again why this is the indubitable case." Ron Dart, Highline Magazine, October 2014
In a culture that enjoys as many romantic figures as there are mountain peaks on the horizon as viewed from a lofty summit, Conrad Kain holds a special place in the historical landscape of western Canada's mountains. Robinson...makes no secret of his affection for Kain, and that's a good thing, because he handles the letters Kain wrote throughout his adult life while guiding in Canada and New Zealand to his dear friend in Austria, Amelie Malek, with the care and reverence they so richly deserve." -- Lynn Martel -- Alpine Club of Canada Gazette, 20141201
"Conrad Kain was arguably the pre-eminent mountain guide in Canada in the early years of the 20th century and left a legacy of first ascents and epic climbs in his native Austria, in his adopted home in North America (e.g., Mount Robson), and in New Zealands Southern Alps.... Robinson has ordered the letters chronologically and throughout the book has skillfully annotated them to fill in gaps or provide context.... From his letters, its obvious that Kain loved climbing mountains for the physical challenge, to meet interesting people, to make a living, and for opportunities to travel around the world, but most especially because of his all-consuming love of the natural world." Cyndi M. Smith, The Canadian Field-Naturalist, Vol. 129, No. 1 (2015)
"[Kain's letters] are rich in detail not only about his travels and climbs in the European, Siberian, Canadian, and New Zealand mountain ranges that involved staggering heights, immense walls of rock, steep glacier fields, icy crests, as well as sudden storms, rockslides, and avalanches. The letters also reflect the inner experience and yearnings of this mountain guide.... The book is enriched by fifty archival photographs mainly of mountains and people as well as by three helpful maps (xvixix). The 143 letters are amply annotated.... Reading these letters puts a wonderfully human face on an Austrian mountain guide's achievements and reveals as well his craft's challenges, defeats, and glories." Leo Schelbert, Yearbook of German American Studies, Volume 50 (2015)
"Simple, beautiful, and thoughtfully handled volume of letters. Though the content is historical in nature, the typography feels fresh and of this time--a nice complement to the old full-bleed photographs. The synopsis of events on the part openers provides a helpful overview of each section." - Renate Gokl, Juror, AAUP Book, Jacket, and Journal Show
"... in the letters we find a Kain who is disarmingly open and honest about his life, his successes and his failures and this unscripted or unedited look into the life of a remarkable man continues throughout the book. As editor, Robinson [includes]... extensive and informative footnotes that provide context and create a broader historical story that fits Kains life into the events that occur around him while filling in any gaps in the narrative....Kain is one of those rare gems whose personality and reputation match. He is a great climber and a great person." Rob Alexander, Rocky Mountain Outlook, September 2, 2015
"Conrad Kain (18831934) was an acclaimed climber of his day. Born in Austria, he immigrated to Canada in 1909 and became known for his pioneering climbs in British Columbia. In 1906, Kain wrote a letter to Amelia Malek (18711941), an early student whom he had instructed in the ways of climbing in the Alps. For the rest of his life, Kain wrote to her, first from Austria and then from Canada. The present volume presents all 144 of Kain's letters to Malek. It is a one-sided correspondence marked by class differenceshe was a guide, she an affluent touristand deep affection. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from the immigrant experience in Canada to his life in the far north to the joy he discovered in the Canadian Rockies. If the writing is rough, the descriptions of the mountains and nature are glorious. R. W. Roberts, Purdue University, Choice Magazine, December 2015
"Conrad Kain is a compelling title from University of Alberta Press. Kain is renowned among Canadian mountaineers as a pioneering guide so accomplished they named a British Columbia peak for him, Mount Conrad. He escaped grinding poverty as a miner's son in rural Austria and travelled the world from Honolulu to Ulaanbaatar.... Conrad Kain: Letters From A Wandering Mountain Guide takes readers page by page through a man's life and thoughts. It is a dark and absorbing narrative." [Full review at http://www.blacklocks.ca/book-review-the-unhappy-traveler] -- Holly Doan -- Blacklock's Reporter, 20141213
"There has been a definite need for a finely crafted book on the relationship between the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) and Climbers Paradise tells the tale in an exquisite manner and, in doing so, reveals much about the complex paradise of Canadas mountaineering history and ethos.... Reichwein has certainly emerged...as one of the primary keepers of the distinctive Canadian mountaineering tradition, and Climbers Paradise confirms yet again why this is the indubitable case." Ron Dart, Highline Magazine, October 2014
In a culture that enjoys as many romantic figures as there are mountain peaks on the horizon as viewed from a lofty summit, Conrad Kain holds a special place in the historical landscape of western Canada's mountains. Robinson...makes no secret of his affection for Kain, and that's a good thing, because he handles the letters Kain wrote throughout his adult life while guiding in Canada and New Zealand to his dear friend in Austria, Amelie Malek, with the care and reverence they so richly deserve." -- Lynn Martel -- Alpine Club of Canada Gazette, 20141201
"Conrad Kain was arguably the pre-eminent mountain guide in Canada in the early years of the 20th century and left a legacy of first ascents and epic climbs in his native Austria, in his adopted home in North America (e.g., Mount Robson), and in New Zealands Southern Alps.... Robinson has ordered the letters chronologically and throughout the book has skillfully annotated them to fill in gaps or provide context.... From his letters, its obvious that Kain loved climbing mountains for the physical challenge, to meet interesting people, to make a living, and for opportunities to travel around the world, but most especially because of his all-consuming love of the natural world." Cyndi M. Smith, The Canadian Field-Naturalist, Vol. 129, No. 1 (2015)
"[Kain's letters] are rich in detail not only about his travels and climbs in the European, Siberian, Canadian, and New Zealand mountain ranges that involved staggering heights, immense walls of rock, steep glacier fields, icy crests, as well as sudden storms, rockslides, and avalanches. The letters also reflect the inner experience and yearnings of this mountain guide.... The book is enriched by fifty archival photographs mainly of mountains and people as well as by three helpful maps (xvixix). The 143 letters are amply annotated.... Reading these letters puts a wonderfully human face on an Austrian mountain guide's achievements and reveals as well his craft's challenges, defeats, and glories." Leo Schelbert, Yearbook of German American Studies, Volume 50 (2015)
"Simple, beautiful, and thoughtfully handled volume of letters. Though the content is historical in nature, the typography feels fresh and of this time--a nice complement to the old full-bleed photographs. The synopsis of events on the part openers provides a helpful overview of each section." - Renate Gokl, Juror, AAUP Book, Jacket, and Journal Show
"... in the letters we find a Kain who is disarmingly open and honest about his life, his successes and his failures and this unscripted or unedited look into the life of a remarkable man continues throughout the book. As editor, Robinson [includes]... extensive and informative footnotes that provide context and create a broader historical story that fits Kains life into the events that occur around him while filling in any gaps in the narrative....Kain is one of those rare gems whose personality and reputation match. He is a great climber and a great person." Rob Alexander, Rocky Mountain Outlook, September 2, 2015
"Conrad Kain (18831934) was an acclaimed climber of his day. Born in Austria, he immigrated to Canada in 1909 and became known for his pioneering climbs in British Columbia. In 1906, Kain wrote a letter to Amelia Malek (18711941), an early student whom he had instructed in the ways of climbing in the Alps. For the rest of his life, Kain wrote to her, first from Austria and then from Canada. The present volume presents all 144 of Kain's letters to Malek. It is a one-sided correspondence marked by class differenceshe was a guide, she an affluent touristand deep affection. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from the immigrant experience in Canada to his life in the far north to the joy he discovered in the Canadian Rockies. If the writing is rough, the descriptions of the mountains and nature are glorious. R. W. Roberts, Purdue University, Choice Magazine, December 2015
Cuprins
CONTENTS Foreword Conrad Kain, Guide and Mountaineer Chic Scott Acknowledgements Maps Austria; the Canadian Rockies and Columbias; the Southern Alps of New Zealand Introduction Letters from the Archives Part One A Young Guide in Europe, 1906-1909 Part Two