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Title: De Aarde en haar Volken, Jaargang 1877
Note: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
Summary: "De Aarde en haar Volken, Jaargang 1877" by Various is a collection of travel accounts and observations, likely written during the late 19th century. This work seems to pull together various adventures and explorations, particularly focused on notable European climbing expeditions in the Alps, detailing the experiences of climbers such as Edward Whymper. The text delves into not only the physical challenges faced in the mountains but also historical accounts related to specific sites, such as the tragic events of the Matterhorn climb. The opening of the work introduces the reader to Edward Whymper, a renowned member of the Alpine Club in London, who gained fame for his climbs across the French and Swiss Alps. It recounts his explorations and the various climbs he undertook, with particular emphasis on the perilous ascent of the Matterhorn, which resulted in the tragic death of several companions. The narrative captures the treacherous but exhilarating nature of alpine climbing and highlights the rich landscape and history of the regions explored. Tensions mount as Whymper and his companions grapple with the challenges of navigation and the dangers posed by the mountains, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of both the environment and the human spirit in upcoming chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 11317
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 135
Language: Dutch
Subject: Geography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Periodicals
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: De Aarde en haar Volken, Jaargang 1877
Note: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
Summary: "De Aarde en haar Volken, Jaargang 1877" by Various is a collection of travel accounts and observations, likely written during the late 19th century. This work seems to pull together various adventures and explorations, particularly focused on notable European climbing expeditions in the Alps, detailing the experiences of climbers such as Edward Whymper. The text delves into not only the physical challenges faced in the mountains but also historical accounts related to specific sites, such as the tragic events of the Matterhorn climb. The opening of the work introduces the reader to Edward Whymper, a renowned member of the Alpine Club in London, who gained fame for his climbs across the French and Swiss Alps. It recounts his explorations and the various climbs he undertook, with particular emphasis on the perilous ascent of the Matterhorn, which resulted in the tragic death of several companions. The narrative captures the treacherous but exhilarating nature of alpine climbing and highlights the rich landscape and history of the regions explored. Tensions mount as Whymper and his companions grapple with the challenges of navigation and the dangers posed by the mountains, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of both the environment and the human spirit in upcoming chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 11317
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 135
Language: Dutch
Subject: Geography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Periodicals
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.