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A Survey Of Early American Ascents In The Alps In The Nineteenth Century

A Survey Of Early American Ascents In The Alps In The Nineteenth Century

Thorington, J. Monroe

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesUnited States Politics

ISBN10: 1432594451
ISBN13: 9781432594459
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Survey of Early American Ascents in the Alps in the Nineteenth Century is a book written by J. Monroe Thorington. The book is a comprehensive overview of the early American mountaineers who ventured into the Alps during the 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the expeditions, including the challenges faced by the climbers, the routes taken, and the equipment used. The book also highlights the impact of these expeditions on the development of mountaineering as a sport and the influence of the Alps on American culture. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including diaries, letters, and other primary documents, to provide a vivid and engaging narrative of these early mountaineering expeditions. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of mountaineering or the cultural history of the United States.Author Was President Of The American Alpine Club.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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