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The New Mountaineer in Late Victorian Britain

Materiality, Modernity, and the Haptic Sublime

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The book explores the transformation of British mountaineering during the late nineteenth century, highlighting the emergence of a new ethos shaped by cultural and scientific trends. It examines how mountaineering literature fostered a self-aware climbing community, emphasizing shared values and a modern approach to aesthetics. The author delves into the Victorian fascination with physicality, effort, and classification, analyzing various texts, including memoirs and climbing club journals, to illustrate the evolution of the 'New Mountaineer' archetype.

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The New Mountaineer in Late Victorian Britain, Alan McNee

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2017
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