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Rock-climbing in the English Lake DistrictOwen Glynne Jones

Rock-climbing in the English Lake District

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Original author: Owen Glynne Jones

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"Rock-climbing in the English Lake District" by Owen Glynne Jones is a specialized guide on rock climbing, likely written in the late 19th century. The book documents various climbing routes and techniques within the picturesque but challenging terrain of the English Lake District. It also features illustrations and practical insights, reflecting the author’s personal experiences and his dedication to the sport of mountaineering. The opening of the book introduces readers to the author, Owen Glynne Jones, detailing his early life, educational background, and burgeoning passion for climbing, particularly in the Welsh mountains and the Lake District. The memoir sets the stage for a journey through climbers' lore, where Jones displays his enthusiasm for the sport and the captivating landscapes of Britain’s mountainous regions. There is an emphasis on personal anecdotes and interactions with fellow climbers, establishing a narrative that blends practical climbing insights with engaging storytelling, indicating that readers can expect both technical detail and an exploration of the climber's spirit.

Rock-climbing in the English Lake District, by Owen Glynne Jones. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #56043.

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29 Chapters

  1. 1.Preface253 words
  2. 2.Chapter I: Early Life and First Climbs1,134 words
  3. 3.Chapter II: Conquering the Alps3,842 words
  4. 4.Chapter III: The Last Season in the Alps4,119 words
  5. 5.Appendix: II353 words
  6. 6.Introduction3,585 words
  7. 7.Chapter I: Pike’s Crag2,962 words
  8. 8.Chapter II: Deep Ghyll. the Great Chimney and Professor’s Chimney4,358 words
  9. 9.Chapter III: The Rake’s Progress and Certain Short Climbs Near It3,605 words
  10. 10.Chapter IV: Moss Ghyll, Collier’s Climb, and Keswick Brothers’ Climb6,957 words
  11. 11.Chapter V: Scawfell Pinnacle5,374 words
  12. 12.Chapter VI: Great End and Its Gullies6,656 words
  13. 13.Chapter VII: Great Gable. the Ennerdale Face and the Oblique Chimney5,155 words
  14. 14.Chapter VIII: The Ennerdale Central Gully and Two Little Chimneys3,250 words
  15. 15.Chapter IX: The Great Napes and Its Gullies1,750 words
  1. 16.Chapter X: The Ridges of the Great Napes3,946 words
  2. 17.Chapter XI: The Gable Needle1,730 words
  3. 18.Chapter XII: Kern Knotts3,893 words
  4. 19.Chapter XIII: The Wastwater Screes4,903 words
  5. 20.Chapter XIV: Pavey Ark2,902 words
  6. 21.Chapter XV: Doe Crag, Coniston4,578 words
  7. 22.Chapter XVI: Combe Ghyll4,545 words
  8. 23.Chapter XVII: The Pillar Rock8,370 words
  9. 24.Chapter XVIII: Notes on Remaining Climbs1,923 words
  10. 25.Appendix5,721 words
  11. 26.Chapter I: The Pillar Rock and Its Purlieus Up to Date3,759 words
  12. 27.Chapter II: New Climbs on Great Gable, Scawfell, and Around Wastdale Head2,889 words
  13. 28.Chapter III: The Buttermere Climbs, and Those in Outlying Districts3,438 words
  14. 29.Chapter IV: Recent Climbs Around Langdale and Doe Crag8,211 words