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The Ascent of Denali
Hudson Stuck
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The story of the First Ascent of Denali by Hudson Stuck, Harry Karstens, Walter Harper and Robert Tatum in 1913, recorded in celebration of the restoration of the mountain's original name.
The story of the First Ascent of Denali by Hudson Stuck, Harry Karstens, Walter Harper and Robert Tatum in 1913, recorded in celebration of the restoration of the mountain's original name.
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A must-read for those interested in Denali and Alaskan history. Would also recommend reading some other authors work who reference Stuck's (and others) journals from the ascent. Stuck's official telling is very succinct and focused on the climb (with a few minor deviations into matters of personal i
A very interesting account of the ascent of Denali. I appreciated the relatively positive view this early 1900s explorer had for the Indigenous people of the area, though there are still moments that reflect the racism of the time. The author has an engaging storytelling voice. Overall, a good prima
A superb book and a superb climb. Quite a character and full of respect for the indigenous people. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
The story of the ascent itself was quite engaging and told in an elegant manner with admirable modesty. The last quarter of the book, where he describes the calculation of the height of the peak, the previous attempts at the summit, and the naming of various features, can be skipped.
Articulately written, humble, and wonderfully even in tone: Stuck's account of the first true ascent of Denali is a minor classic.
It's a quick and very readable book but for those looking for a dramatic climb with interpersonal friction this isn't your book. In the grand tradition of Edwardian expl