Description
1985 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved 1985 edition of Carlyle Boynton Haynes’ “On the throne of the world” offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and travels of one of the early 20th century’s most intrepid explorers. Haynes, a Canadian-born adventurer and writer, gained fame for his daring expeditions to remote corners of the world, including the first recorded descent into the crater of Mount Vesuvius in 1908. This particular work recounts his harrowing journey to the summit of Mount Stanley, a treacherous 16,763-foot peak in the Ruwenzori Range of present-day Uganda. With vivid descriptions of the harsh terrain, encounters with indigenous tribes, and the physical and mental toll of high-altitude climbing, Haynes transports readers to a bygone era of bold exploration. Collectors of vintage travel literature will appreciate this rare firsthand account, a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the thirst for adventure that defined the golden age of mountaineering.
