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Scrambles Amongst the AlpsScrambles Amongst the Alps
In Scrambles Amongst the Alps, English author, illustrator, and mountaineer Edward Whymper recounts his mountaineering adventures in the Alps, culminating in the historic first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. This expedition, and its tragic ending, marked the beginning of the silver age of alpinism, and Whymper’s book has since become a classic in early mountaineering literature. First published in 1871, the book presents an account of Whymper’s travels, combining the stories of his ascents with descriptions of French, Italian, and Swiss mountaineering culture. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings based on drawings made by the author during his expeditions. This ebook is based on the fifth edition, printed in 1900, which closely follows the first edition but includes several small corrections and updates from the author, adds additional engravings, and extends the Appendix with a history of later ascents of the Matterhorn.
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Edward Whymper’s fifth edition (1900), with the complete retained text, 145 illustrations, appendices and endnotes. This replaces the earlier 35-section reader with a distinct 37-section edition; earlier chapter positions and reward plans are not transferred. Source reuse remains subject to regional public-domain qualifications.
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In Scrambles Amongst the Alps, English author, illustrator, and mountaineer Edward Whymper recounts his mountaineering adventures in the Alps, culminating in the historic first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. This expedition, and its tragic ending, marked the beginning of the silver age of alpinism, and Whymper’s book has since become a classic in early mountaineering literature. First published in 1871, the book presents an account of Whymper’s travels, combining the stories of his ascents with descriptions of French, Italian, and Swiss mountaineering culture. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings based on drawings made by the author during his expeditions. This ebook is based on the fifth edition, printed in 1900, which closely follows the first edition but includes several small corrections and updates from the author, adds additional engravings, and extends the Appendix with a history of later ascents of the Matterhorn.
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