Publisher's Synopsis
""Tyrol and the Tyrolese"" is a comprehensive book written by William Adolph Baillie Grohman in 1877. The book provides a detailed account of the Tyrol region, its people, and their way of life. The author explores the social, sporting, and mountaineering aspects of the region, providing a rich and vivid description of the landscape, culture, and traditions of the Tyrolese people.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of Tyrol and its people. The first chapter provides an overview of the region, its history, and geography. The subsequent chapters delve into the social life of the Tyrolese people, including their customs, festivals, and traditions.The author also explores the sporting life of the Tyrolese, including their love for hunting, fishing, and skiing. He provides a detailed account of the various sports and activities that are popular in the region and how they are practiced.The final chapters of the book are dedicated to mountaineering, which is a popular activity in Tyrol. The author provides a detailed account of the various mountains in the region, including their history, geography, and the challenges they pose to climbers. He also explores the culture and traditions of mountaineering in Tyrol, including the various clubs and organizations that promote the sport.Overall, ""Tyrol and the Tyrolese"" is a fascinating account of a unique region and its people. It provides a rich and detailed description of the landscape, culture, and traditions of Tyrol, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the region or mountaineering.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.
