Conrad Kain: Letters from a Wandering Mountain Guide,

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Conrad Kain: Letters from a Wandering Mountain Guide, 1906-1933 (Mountain Cairns: A series on the history and culture of the Canadian Rocky Mountains)

Conrad Kain is a titan amongst climbers in Canada and is well-known in mountaineering circles all over the world. His letters to Amelie Malek-a life-long friend-offer a candid view into the deepest thoughts of the Austrian mountain guide, and are a perfect complement to his autobiography, Where the Clouds Can Go. The 144 letters provide a unique and personal view of what it meant to immigrate to Canada in the early part of the twentieth century. Kain's letters are ordered chronologically with annotations, keeping the sections in English untouched, while those in German have been carefully translated. Historians and mountain culture enthusiasts worldwide will appreciate Kain's genius for description, his passion for nature, his opinions, and his musings about his life.

Country	USA
Brand	University of Alberta Press, an Imprint of University of Alberta Press
Manufacturer	University of Alberta Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	illustrations
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781772120042
ReleaseDate	2014-09-15

Conrad Kain: Letters from a Wandering Mountain Guide, 1906-1933 (Mountain Cairns: A series on the history and culture of the Canadian Rocky Mountains)