In each case he would have to protect himself since he would have no belay. If he were prussiking, he could tie figure-eight knots and clip those to his harness. Preserving the Spirit of Wildness. Both books are inspiring. Climbers do not expect good researchers and serious writers to be interested in our minor sport.
Freedom remains the best textbook for climbers who want to know it all.
This doesn't mean it's a perfect book. Commercial use prohibited without permission in writing from the author.