Hudson Stuck was the Episcopalian Archdeacon of the Yukon. With three companions he made the first ascent of Mt. McKinley-the 20;320 foot tall sount summit of Denali. They statrted in March; arrived at the approaches in April; and by May they were at their base camp; where a late storm kept them in their tents for three weeks readig Shakespeare; history; theology; philisophy; and science. They reached the summit near mid-day on June 7; 1913.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful. Filling A Much Needed VoidBy Andy MoursundAs a nearly lifelong resident of the Washington area and a collector of photography books; I've always wondered why there has never been any comprehensive survey of the Addison Scurlock Studio. For those who may not be acquainted with the name; Scurlock was roughly to Washington what James Van Der Zee was to New York: The man that African Americans went to for that special portrait.After having been to the Smithsonian exhibit in the temporary location of the new African American History Museum; I bought the book and was more than pleased to see that it easily surpassed my hopes and expectations. All aspects of the Scurlock Studio are well represented: the portraits of well known and unknown Washingtonians; the city of Washington; including events and storefronts; the visiting celebrities ranging from DuBois to Fredi Washington; and many photographs of the leaders; students and faculty of Howard University; where Addison Scurlock and his sons Robert and George were the "unofficial official photographers" for the better part of the 20th century.To put my opinion of this book in a bit of personal perspective; I own nearly a thousand photography books; many of them scarce and collectible. This magnificent monograph more than holds its own among the best of them; and it belongs in the collection of any person or family who wants to understand where we've been and how we got to where we are. With its almost absurdly low list price; it's an absolute steal for anyone with an interest in either photography or African American history.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful coffee table book!By DCMadamVery nice compendium of photographic work by DC's Scurlock Studio. Scurlock documented many prominent and/or famous African Americans. My grandfather thought it an honor to be immortalized in a Scurlock portrait. The book is a must-have addition to the libraries of photographers;historians and anyone who appreciates the "way we were". Its also a great coffee table book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. What a treasure!By A voracious readerI love the selection of photos in this book....I can't speak from a personal connection since this isn't my ethnicity; but the photos are a very special representation of a time and a place. I grew up in D.C. in the 50's 60's and was later vaguely familiar with the Scurlock Studio. The cover photos (front back) are particularly beautiful and special; but all of the photos are a treasure.
