Scrambles Amongst The Alps In The Years 1860-69
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Edward Whymper
Binding: Hardback
Published: Time-Life Books, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Classics of Exploration leaflet laid-in
This seminal work of mountaineering literature chronicles the daring ascents and perilous expeditions undertaken in the majestic European Alps during a pivotal decade. It presents a vivid, first-hand account of the challenges, triumphs, and tragedies faced by early alpinists, capturing the raw beauty and unforgiving nature of the high mountains. The narrative illustrates the evolution of climbing techniques and the relentless pursuit of uncharted peaks, including the author's relentless attempts on the Matterhorn. Readers will find themselves immersed in a gripping tale of human endurance and the profound allure of the alpine wilderness, rendered with both scientific precision and evocative prose. Scrambles Amongst The Alps In The Years 1860-69 stands as an enduring testament to the spirit of adventure and a foundational text for anyone fascinated by the history of exploration.
Author: Edward Whymper
Binding: Hardback
Published: Time-Life Books, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Classics of Exploration leaflet laid-in
This seminal work of mountaineering literature chronicles the daring ascents and perilous expeditions undertaken in the majestic European Alps during a pivotal decade. It presents a vivid, first-hand account of the challenges, triumphs, and tragedies faced by early alpinists, capturing the raw beauty and unforgiving nature of the high mountains. The narrative illustrates the evolution of climbing techniques and the relentless pursuit of uncharted peaks, including the author's relentless attempts on the Matterhorn. Readers will find themselves immersed in a gripping tale of human endurance and the profound allure of the alpine wilderness, rendered with both scientific precision and evocative prose. Scrambles Amongst The Alps In The Years 1860-69 stands as an enduring testament to the spirit of adventure and a foundational text for anyone fascinated by the history of exploration.