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The Ascent of Denali (Mount Mckinley). A Narrative of the First Complete Ascent of the Highest Peak in North America

The Ascent of Denali (Mount Mckinley). A Narrative of the First Complete Ascent of the Highest Peak in North America

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The Ascent of Denali (Mount Mckinley). A Narrative of the First Complete Ascent of the Highest Peak in North America

by Stuck, Hudson

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London: Bickers and Son, 1914 First UK edition. xix,188 pp Octavo. Bound in the original red cloth. Gilt title on front board and spine. Top edge gilt. spine very slightly faded. 34 plates (including frontispiece) from photos. Folding map (at end). a very good copy AB 17124; Neate S176. Account of the first successful ascent of Mt. McKinley in 1913. Both the US and UK editions are uncommon these days but the UK seems particularly so. 1914

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Title
The Ascent of Denali (Mount Mckinley). A Narrative of the First Complete Ascent of the Highest Peak in North America
Author
Stuck, Hudson
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Hardcover
Publisher
Bickers and Son
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1914 First UK edition
Keywords
Mount McKinley
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Top Edge Gilt
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