ZombieCake
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Hello,
Does anyone know of caving or caving related books published in the 1920s, or just before? It doesn't appear quite as straightforwards as I thought. Country of origin doesn't matter. For example, the likes of Norbert Casteret were indeed active in the 1920s but 'Dix Ans Sous Terre' didn't come out until 1933. I know Martel published a few things earlier around the turn of the century etc. but I'm not sure of English versions. There's also the rather famous at the time Floyd Collins incident of 1925, but that seems mainly chronicled in newspapers. Of course I could have missed something there, and there are a few modern books on the subject.
I've found a few references in National Geographics of 1924 and 25 relating to Casteret's adventures and also Carlsbad Caverns. Just need to track down copies that aren't outrageously expensive. I've a few Victorian books, however, they are more grand tour adventure related as it were. Maybe there just wasn't a 'Mendip Underground' or similar of the time. Maybe just fragmented pamphlets, or just adventure books or magazines.
Any pointers or thoughts welcome.
Does anyone know of caving or caving related books published in the 1920s, or just before? It doesn't appear quite as straightforwards as I thought. Country of origin doesn't matter. For example, the likes of Norbert Casteret were indeed active in the 1920s but 'Dix Ans Sous Terre' didn't come out until 1933. I know Martel published a few things earlier around the turn of the century etc. but I'm not sure of English versions. There's also the rather famous at the time Floyd Collins incident of 1925, but that seems mainly chronicled in newspapers. Of course I could have missed something there, and there are a few modern books on the subject.
I've found a few references in National Geographics of 1924 and 25 relating to Casteret's adventures and also Carlsbad Caverns. Just need to track down copies that aren't outrageously expensive. I've a few Victorian books, however, they are more grand tour adventure related as it were. Maybe there just wasn't a 'Mendip Underground' or similar of the time. Maybe just fragmented pamphlets, or just adventure books or magazines.
Any pointers or thoughts welcome.