Ascent of Mount St. Elias, Alaska

Ascent of Mount St. Elias, Alaska, written by Filippo De Filippi, recounts the historic 1897 expedition led by Prince Luigi Amadeo di Savoia, Duke of the Abruzzi, which marked the first successful ascent of Mount St. Elias. Although the mountain had been known to Native Americans for millennia and observed by Europeans since 1741, this climb remained unachieved until the late 19th century. The book details the challenges faced during the expedition and highlights the mountain's significance in climbing history, as it would not be ascended again for another 50 years due to the logistical difficulties involved.