A Narrative of the First Complete Ascent of the Highest Peak in North America

By Hudson Stuck

Book Description: New York, 1914, 1st US Edition. 8vo, [xix] 188pp., 34 full page photographic illustrations including frontis with tissue guard, fold-out map at rear showing the route to the summit of Mt. McKinley. No prior ownership markings, no foxing, folds or tears. Bright gilt lettering on cover and spine with original publisher’s blue-green cloth in excellent condition. A very clean Near Fine copy of a significant narrative.

There was a great rush to make the first ascent of America’s highest peak. After several previous attempts, this describes the actual first ascent of McKinley by Hudson Stuck and Harry Karstens. A very good read.