Publisher's Synopsis
Travels Through The Alps Of Savoy And Other Parts Of The Pennine Chain: With Observations On The Phenomena Of Glaciers (1843) is a travelogue written by James David Forbes. The book chronicles the author's journey through the Alps of Savoy and other parts of the Pennine Chain. Forbes, a Scottish physicist and glaciologist, was fascinated by the natural phenomena of glaciers and used this journey to study and document them.The book is divided into several chapters, each describing a different leg of Forbes' journey. He starts with a journey through the Mont Blanc range in Savoy, describing the landscape, flora, and fauna he encounters. He then moves on to the Pennine Alps, where he explores the glaciers and their formation.Forbes' observations on the phenomena of glaciers are a significant part of the book. He describes the movement of glaciers, the formation of crevasses, and the different types of ice formations he encounters. He also notes the impact of climate change on glaciers and the changes he has observed in his travels.The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, with Forbes' passion for the natural world evident throughout. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of glaciology or the natural history of 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.
