Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada

Clarence King's 'Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada' is more than just an account of alpine adventure; it is a tapestry of exploration interwoven with the unique blend of nineteenth-century naturalism and picturesque style. With meticulous detail, King navigates through not only the grandeur and challenge of the imposing Sierra Nevadas but also through the era's cultural context of manifest desti...