Scrambles Amongst the Alps

Edward Whymper

• 28 maart 2025
• 9781023213868

Samenvatting:

"Scrambles Amongst the Alps, in the years 1860-69" recounts Edward Whymper's thrilling mountaineering adventures during a pivotal decade in the history of Alpine exploration. This captivating narrative offers a firsthand account of Whymper's daring climbs and perilous expeditions through the majestic Alps.

A significant contribution to mountaineering literature and travel writing, this book chronicles Whymper's relentless pursuit of challenging peaks and his unwavering determination to conquer nature's formidable obstacles. Detailing the triumphs and setbacks of mountain climbing in the 1860s, the book provides a glimpse into the golden age of alpinism. Whymper's personal experiences as a mountaineer are vividly brought to life, offering readers an enduring portrait of courage, skill, and the allure of the mountains. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of mountain climbing and the allure of the Alps.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.