topic:"Switzerland" found 19 records - Research Collections

Mont Blanc lines

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2022

Author: Buisse, Alex

Publisher: London : Vertebrate Publishing

Edition: First English Edition

Call Number: 01.2 B87m o.s.

Author: Buisse, Alex

Responsibility: Translated by Natalie Berry

Edition: First English Edition

Publisher: London : Vertebrate Publishing

Published Date: 2022

Physical Description: 176 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 32 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Mont Blanc; Switzerland; France; Italy; Alps; Eiger; Mountaineering; Guidebook; Photography; Photography, Aerial

Abstract: In Mont Blanc Lines, photographer and alpinist Alex Buisse has travelled the Mont Blanc massif to capture images of all the major mountain faces and to trace the classic climbing and skiing lines. As well as Mont Blanc itself, also featured are other Alpine icons, including the north faces of the Grandes Jorasses and the Froites, Aiguille du Midi, and the Grand Capucin. Whether on the ground in crampons or on skis, or in the air by ultralight or paraglider, he has captured the majesty of the range so that he can tell the story of the classic lines and present them to us in the most stunning way possible. Mont Blanc Lines features images taken during over a decade of mountaineering while Alex worked as a professional photographer based in Chamonix. Alex Buisse's story of these iconic mountain faces is mixed with the stories of climbers who have experienced great moments there. As a bonus feature, also included are the legendary faces of the Matterhorn and the Eiger North Face in Switzerland. -- From back cover.

ISBN: 9781839811678

Accession Number: P2024.02

Call Number: 01.2 B87m o.s.

Location: ARC O.S.

Collection: Archives Library

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The Eiger sanction

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Medium: Library - Moving image (includes film and digital video - published)

Published Date: 2015

Publisher: [Solna] : Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Nordic

Call Number: 06.3 Ei4 DVD

1 website

Responsibility: Clint Eastwood (actor, director); Warren Murphy (screenplay); George Kennedy (actor); Vonetta McGee (actor)

Publisher: [Solna] : Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Nordic

Published Date: 2015

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (129min.) : sound, color

Medium: Library - Moving image (includes film and digital video - published)

Subjects: Films; Film making; Scott, Charles (Chic); Switzerland

Abstract: "Clint Eastwood directs and stars in this international intrigue action thriller that takes place on the Swiss Alps. Hemlock,m a retired professional assassin (Eastwood) who has turned toward a calmer pursuit of art collection, is suddely forced out of retirement to hunt a deadly double agent who murdered a close friend. The hunt takes Eastwood on a breathtaking journey up the Swiss Alps with a team of mountain climbers - one of whom is the man he seeks, though his identity is as yet unknown. This top-notch action film, based on the novel by Trevanian, features some of the most exciting mountain climbing sequences ever filmed" (from back of DVD)

Notes: Chic Scott is one of the climbers

Accession Number: P2019-31

Call Number: 06.3 Ei4 DVD

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: The Eiger Sanction on IMDb

Websites

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072926/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

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Swiss immigration to Canada : achievements, testimonies, relations

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2013

Author: Spaar, Ilona Shulman

Publisher: Vancouver, BC, Canada : Consulate General of Switzerland

Edition: 1st edition

Call Number: 08.1 Sp2s c.1; 08.1 Sp2s reference copy

Author: Spaar, Ilona Shulman

Responsibility: by Ilona Shulman Spaar

Edition: 1st edition

Publisher: Vancouver, BC, Canada : Consulate General of Switzerland

Published Date: 2013

Physical Description: xvi, 221 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour) ; 29 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Immigration; Mountaineering; Mountaineers, Swiss; Switzerland

Notes: "This book was written and published on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of official relations between Switzerland and Western Canada in the year 2013"; "Editing: Dr. Julie Sutherland"; Includes bibliographical references; Swiss immigration to Canada: an overview -- Swiss pioneers in Canada -- The Switzers are coming: Swiss colonies and group settlements -- Swiss diplomacy and consular relations with Canada -- Swiss humanitarian work in Canada -- Swiss clubs and Swiss community life -- Agriculture -- Economic life: a vibrant Swiss-Canadian relationship -- The science, social sciences, and the humanities -- Arts and artists -- Sports and outdoors.