1892 1ed Whymper Travels in Andes Matterhorn Alpine
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Mountaineer and engraver Edward Whymper, best known for the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865, trained as a wood engraver from an early age. Whymper was introduced to mountaineering when he was commissioned by the publisher William Longman to make illustrations of the Alps. This spurred him to make other climbs, including many first ascents, exploring the Alps, Canadian Rockies, Greenland, and South America.
"Often considered his magnum opus, Travels among the Great Andes of the Equator (1891-2) combines a popular account of his ascents with his detailed scientific observations" (DNB)
This work ‘Travels amongst the great Andes of the equator’ mixes scientific inquiry with recollections of the dramatic and dangerous events during the climbs of Whymper’s travels to Ecuador with mountaineers J. A. Carrel and Louis Carrel where they climbed mountains including Chimborazo and Cotopaxi to investigate altitude sickness, collecting 8000 zoological and botanical specimens along the way. Engravings bring his explorations, including the journeys up the tallest mountain in Ecuador and an active volcano, to life.
This 1892 edition includes 20 plates and 118 illustrations including three maps!
Item number: #9120
Price: $399
WHYMPER, Edward
Travels amongst the great Andes of the equator
New York, Scribner, 1892. 1st edition US
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[xxiv], [2], 456, [2]
Illustrated throughout
Language: English
Binding: Hard Cover; tight and secure
Size: ~9.5in X 7in (24cm x 17.5cm)
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Mountaineer and engraver Edward Whymper, best known for the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865, trained as a wood engraver from an early age. Whymper was introduced to mountaineering when he was commissioned by the publisher William Longman to make illustrations of the Alps. This spurred him to make other climbs, including many first ascents, exploring the Alps, Canadian Rockies, Greenland, and South America.
"Often considered his magnum opus, Travels among the Great Andes of the Equator (1891-2) combines a popular account of his ascents with his detailed scientific observations" (DNB)
This work ‘Travels amongst the great Andes of the equator’ mixes scientific inquiry with recollections of the dramatic and dangerous events during the climbs of Whymper’s travels to Ecuador with mountaineers J. A. Carrel and Louis Carrel where they climbed mountains including Chimborazo and Cotopaxi to investigate altitude sickness, collecting 8000 zoological and botanical specimens along the way. Engravings bring his explorations, including the journeys up the tallest mountain in Ecuador and an active volcano, to life.
This 1892 edition includes 20 plates and 118 illustrations including three maps!
Item number: #9120
Price: $399
WHYMPER, Edward
Travels amongst the great Andes of the equator
New York, Scribner, 1892. 1st edition US
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[xxiv], [2], 456, [2]
Illustrated throughout
Language: English
Binding: Hard Cover; tight and secure
Size: ~9.5in X 7in (24cm x 17.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
9120
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