Publisher's Synopsis
Scrambles Amongst The Alps In The Years 1860-69 is a book written by Edward Whymper and published in 1871. The book is a personal account of Whymper's experiences climbing in the Alps during the years 1860-69. Whymper was a British mountaineer and illustrator who was one of the first people to successfully climb the Matterhorn in 1865. The book is divided into chapters that describe different climbing expeditions that Whymper undertook during this period. The book includes detailed descriptions of the terrain, the weather conditions, and the challenges that Whymper and his fellow climbers faced as they attempted to reach the summits of some of the highest peaks in the Alps. The book also includes illustrations by Whymper himself, which provide a visual representation of the landscapes and the climbing techniques used by the climbers. Scrambles Amongst The Alps In The Years 1860-69 is a classic work of mountaineering literature that provides a fascinating insight into the early days of climbing in the Alps.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.
