Jack's story sets the record straight on some important mountaineering firsts in New Zealand and on errors contained in the rather infamous mountaineering book of EA Fitzgerald in 1896. The corrections are made using Jack Adamson's personal notes as the reference, which until now, have never been published.
'It is important stories like Jack's are passed on for generations to come, for we can travel with them and learn some hard-won lessons. It is particularly special to read of these experiences from the personal recollections of these early pioneers. For that reason, wherever possible, I have quoted directly from Jack's notes and other mountaineers of the era, to keep their words alive in a book that is accessible.' – Mary Hobbs.
The Spirit of Mountaineering – Volume I is largely an inspirational story of New Zealand's rich alpine history that will touch the heart of New Zealanders everywhere. Each of the four volumes on the spirit of mountaineering will focus on the spirit of exploration, endeavour and courage of mountain guides at Aoraki-Mount Cook.
Many of the historic photos utilized required digital preservation. Purchasers of the four volumes will be assisting in the preservation of photos of the earliest eras of mountain guiding in New Zealand. Oblong larger paperback. SIGNED by Mary Hobbs.
