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Horatio George Broke
1861–1932
An English mountaineer and travel writer, he is best remembered for a vivid account of an 1888 expedition into the Mount St. Elias region of Alaska. His writing brings together adventure, hard travel, and a close eye for the landscapes and people he encountered.
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With Sack and Stock in Alaska
by Horatio George Broke
About the author
Born in 1861 and died in 1932, Horatio George Broke was an English writer, climber, and explorer. Reliable library and public-domain sources connect him most strongly with With Sack and Stock in Alaska, a travel narrative based on an expedition to the Mount St. Elias range.
Broke was known for his experience in the Alps, and mountaineering sources describe him as a notable climber who took part in important early ascents. Accounts of his Alaskan journey emphasize the scale of the undertaking: in 1888 he traveled with companions into the St. Elias region, crossed the Malaspina Glacier, and attempted the southeast face of Mount St. Elias.
Later records also identify him as an Anglican clergyman, suggesting a life that ranged far beyond exploration alone. Today he is chiefly remembered for the sense of energy and first-hand adventure in his Alaska book, which still appeals to readers interested in classic travel writing and mountain exploration.