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Travels Through the Alps of Savoy and Other Parts of the Pennine Chain: With Observations On the Phenomena of Glaciers
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781020240232
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 470
Weight: 1.83
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This travelogue provides a vivid description of the natural wonders of the Alps, as seen through the eyes of a 19th century Scottish scientist and mountaineer. James David Forbes offers a detailed account of his expeditions in the region, including his observations on the formation and movement of glaciers. This book is a classic of mountaineering literature and a valuable resource for those interested in the natural history of the Alps.
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