Publisher's Synopsis
Victorious Mountaineer is a memoir written by W. Bertrand Stevens about the life of Harry Peirce Nichols, a prominent mountaineer who lived from 1850 to 1940. The book chronicles Nichols' life from his early years in New York City to his later years spent climbing some of the world's most challenging peaks.Stevens draws on Nichols' own writings, as well as interviews with his family and friends, to provide a detailed account of his life and accomplishments. Nichols was a pioneer in the sport of mountaineering and was one of the first Americans to climb the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps. He went on to climb many other peaks in the Alps, as well as in the Rockies and the Sierra Nevada in the United States.The book also delves into Nichols' personal life, including his marriage to his wife, Mary, and his relationships with his children. Stevens paints a vivid picture of Nichols as a man who was driven by his passion for climbing, but who also had a deep love for his family and a strong sense of duty to his community.Overall, Victorious Mountaineer is a fascinating and inspiring read for anyone interested in the history of mountaineering or the life of a remarkable individual who lived life to the fullest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
