James Ramsey Ullman était un écrivain et alpiniste américain dont l'œuvre a principalement exploré le monde de l'escalade en haute altitude. Bien qu'il n'ait pas été lui-même un alpiniste d'élite, sa prose captivante lui a valu une place d'honneur dans ce cercle. Ses récits capturaient souvent le frisson et le défi de l'alpinisme, parfois avec des connotations nationalistes. Au-delà de ses récits d'escalade, Ullman a également relaté ses aventures de voyage et a servi d'historien officiel pour une expédition importante.
This collection focuses on republishing classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, which are now rare and costly. The editions are designed to be affordable while maintaining high quality, featuring the original text and artwork to preserve the authenticity of these historical books.
The book focuses on the scarcity and rising costs of early 20th-century literature, emphasizing the importance of preserving these classic works. It highlights the effort to republish these texts in affordable, high-quality modern editions, maintaining the integrity of the original text and artwork. This initiative aims to make these historical literary treasures accessible to a wider audience.
The Citadel It stands unconquered, the last great summit of the Alps. Only one man has ever dared to approach the top, and that man died in his pursuit. He was Josef Matt, Rudi Matt's father. At sixteen, Rudi is determined to pay tribute to the man he never knew, and complete the quest that claimed his father's life. And so, taking his father's red shirt as a flag, he heads off to face the earth's most challenging peak. But before Rudi can reach the top, he must pass through the forbidden Fortress, the gaping chasm in the high reaches of teh Citadel where his father met his end. Rudi has followed Josef's footsteps as far as they will take him. Now he must search deep within himself to find the strength for the final ascent to the summit -- to plant his banner in the sky. His father died while trying to climb Switzerland's greatest mountain -- the Citadel -- and young Rudi knows he must make the assault himself.
James Ramsey Ullman wrote of the outdoors and its power over men, not only its raw physical power, but its power to awe and inspire. THE WHITE TOWER is in that vein. A man finds himself once again in a Swiss valley which he had known years before, gazing at a mountain never before climbed from the side on which he now stands. What is he to do with the challenge implicit in that fact? The story as it develops is not only of his inevitable ascent and its physical rigors, but of the internal dialogue, the meditation, that accompanies it. "A tale of remarkable vitality, while being served in its telling by a rich fund of special knowledge." (Saturday Review)
The book focuses on the revival of classic literature from the early 1900s and earlier, highlighting the scarcity and rising cost of these works. It emphasizes the commitment to republishing them in affordable, high-quality modern editions, preserving the original text and artwork. This initiative aims to make timeless literature accessible to contemporary readers while honoring its historical significance.
Britain and the Russian Civil War
The book explores the British government's involvement in the Russian civil war following World War I, detailing the retreat and eventual defeat of anti-Bolshevik forces despite significant foreign support. It examines the internal conflict over Russian policy between key figures David Lloyd George and Winston Churchill, highlighting the mounting costs that led to the decision to abandon efforts to topple the Bolshevik regime. Richard H. Ullman, an expert from Princeton University, provides a thorough analysis of this pivotal moment in history.
Set against the backdrop of post-Bolshevik Russia in February 1920, the narrative explores the aftermath of the civil war and the failed foreign interventions, particularly by Great Britain. The book delves into the complexities of international relations, highlighting Britain's swift transition from opposition to recognition of the new Communist leadership in Moscow, offering insights into the shifting political landscape and the motivations behind these diplomatic changes.
The book focuses on the preservation and republishing of classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, which have become rare and costly. It aims to make these timeless texts accessible by offering affordable, high-quality modern editions that retain the original text and artwork, ensuring that these literary treasures continue to be enjoyed by new generations.
