Scrambles Amongst The Alps In The Years 1860-69 (1871)

Scrambles Amongst The Alps In The Years 1860-69 is a book written by Edward Whymper in 1871. The book is a personal account of Whymper's adventures in the Alps during the 1860s. Whymper was a British mountaineer and illustrator who is best known for being the first person to climb the Matterhorn in 1865. The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes Whymper's early experiences in the Alps, including his first ascent of Mont Blanc in 1860. The second part focuses on his attempts to climb the Matterhorn, which he finally succeeded in doing on his eighth attempt in 1865. Throughout the book, Whymper provides vivid descriptions of the mountains, the landscapes, and the challenges of climbing in the Alps. He also includes illustrations that he created himself to help readers visualize the terrain and the climbing routes. Scrambles Amongst The Alps In The Years 1860-69 is considered a classic of mountaineering literature and is still widely read today. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of mountaineering and the pioneering spirit of those who first explored the Alps.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.