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Travels Through The Alps Of Savoy Ant Other Parts Of The Pennine Chain With Observations On The Phenomena Of Glaciers; Volume 1
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Fiction AnthologiesEnvironmental StudiesFrench History
ISBN13: 9781279976821
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Apr 9 2012
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Travels Through The Alps Of Savoy Ant Other Parts Of The Pennine Chain With Observations On The Phenomena Of Glaciers, Volume 1 recounts the experiences and scientific observations of James David Forbes during his journeys through the Alps. This volume details his explorations of the Savoy region and other areas within the Pennine Chain, offering insights into the natural beauty and geological features of the landscape. Forbes' keen attention to detail provides a valuable historical record of the Alpine environment in the 19th century.
The narrative focuses on the phenomena of glaciers, examining their formation, movement, and impact on the surrounding terrain. Forbes combines adventurous travel writing with scientific inquiry, making this work an engaging read for those interested in the history of glaciology, Alpine exploration, and the natural sciences. His descriptions capture the spirit of discovery and the challenges of early scientific expeditions.
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Travels Through the Alps of Savoy and Other Parts of the Pennine Chain: With Observations On the Phenomena of Glaciers
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Forbes, James David
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Forbes, James David
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