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2007年03月22日
Japanese Mountains: Walter Weston
I recently read a classic that I have wanted to read for a long time. It is "Mountaineering and Exploration in the Japanese Alps by Rev. Walter Weston. This book was first published in 1896 after he had served in Kobe, Japan as a British Chaplain and missionary. I had known of this book for many years but had never seen a copy. Amazon said they only had 2 copies left in stock and so that clinched the matter-now they only have one copy in stock! This book is a must read if you have done some climbing in Japan and have lived here some years. Otherwise, it might be a bit hard to relate to.
It is Rev. Walter Weston who made the term "Japanese Alps" famous outside of Japan and even within Japan he is called the Father of Mountain Climbing inJapan. To the Japanese he introduced the concept of actually climbing a mountian for enjoyment. It is in the same spirit that I also try to approach my own modest climbs.
At any rate, an interesting read..
投稿者 bethany : 2007年03月22日 17:18
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I want to find that book. I'll go to Amazon right away!
By the way, I read that it was William Gowland who coined the term Japan Alps in 1878. Weston was the one who tried to promote the Alps outside of Japan and as you said, helped start the Japan Alpine Club.
投稿者 Peter Skov : 2008年03月06日 16:11
Peter, I notice that Amazon does have it in stock now but only a few copies. I trust you will get a copy and enjoy reading it.
In Jesus,
Paul
投稿者 Paul Sunde : 2008年03月06日 16:34