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Hours Of Exercise In The Alps (1871)

Hours Of Exercise In The Alps (1871)

Tyndall, John

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ISBN10: 1164810405
ISBN13: 9781164810407
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 534
Weight: 2.09
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hours of Exercise in the Alps is a travelogue written by John Tyndall in 1871. The book chronicles Tyndall's experiences hiking and climbing in the Swiss Alps during the summer of 1857. Tyndall was a British physicist and mountaineer who was fascinated by the natural world. In Hours of Exercise in the Alps, he describes the stunning beauty of the Alps and the challenges of mountaineering in this rugged terrain. He also discusses the geological features of the mountains and the flora and fauna that inhabit them. The book is divided into chapters, each of which describes a different hike or climb. Tyndall provides detailed descriptions of the routes he took, the obstacles he encountered, and the physical and mental demands of mountaineering. He also reflects on the philosophical and spiritual aspects of his experiences in the mountains. Hours of Exercise in the Alps is a classic work of mountaineering literature and a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century alpine exploration. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the natural world, mountaineering, or the history of travel writing.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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