Philip Stanley Abbot: Addresses at a Memorial Meeting of the Appalachian Mountain Club, October 21, 1896, and Other Papers (1896)

""Philip Stanley Abbot: Addresses At A Memorial Meeting Of The Appalachian Mountain Club, October 21, 1896, And Other Papers"" is a book published by the Appalachian Mountain Club in 1896. The book is a collection of speeches and papers delivered in memory of Philip Stanley Abbot, a prominent member of the club who died tragically while climbing Mount Lefroy in the Canadian Rockies. The book includes a eulogy delivered by the club's president, as well as speeches from other members of the club who knew Abbot well. The papers cover a range of topics related to mountain climbing and exploration, including discussions of equipment, techniques, and safety measures. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of mountain climbing in the late 19th century, as well as a moving tribute to a beloved member of the Appalachian Mountain Club.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.