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Scrambles Among the Alps in the Years 1860-69 (Paperback)

by Edward Whymper (Author)
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First conqueror of Matterhorn describes early mountain climbing, excitement and danger of climbing the high peaks — violent storms, falling rocks, frigid temperatures, glorious alpine scenery, and the thrill of conquest.

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  • Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications; 5th edition (May 14, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486289729
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486289724
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,142,272 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars superb writing from the Golden Age of Alpinism, December 25, 2000
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Since I first read this little classic, Edward Whymper's book on scrambling in the Alps has always been my favorite mountaineering book. Something about his style of writing makes one feel they have not only read a delightful tale, they have actually incorporated it into their own memory. His pencil etchings are so evocative, you can almost smell the brisk air of Zermatt and feel the weathered texture of the Swiss dwelling. You can once again experience the thoughts of trepidation and anticipation which accompany a good outing in the mountains. This is Victorian mountain writing at its very best, in an age before high technology and polarfleece added safety and comfort but put some palpable distance between you and the experience and blunted the directness of your perceptions and observations. I've spent many of my own happy hours scrambling in the Alps, but somehow Whymper makes it seem like I'm doing it anew. Sure, it's always interesting to read of the difficulties of Everest or the tales of hardship on Half Dome, but Whymper was among the first, and high technology and modern photography have not allowed us to better put you into the heart of the experience.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book of mountaneering, March 9, 2006
I have enjoyed very much reading this book. That's why I award it with 5 stars, it is amongst my favourite books of mountaneering, with Lionel's Terray Conquerers of the useless.

Although it has some chapters with technical details about glaciers, railway tracks and so on, it is amazing to be involved in the gold age of alpinism.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Un-techno hiking, May 24, 2000
By Robert McGarvey (Tucson AZ USA) - See all my reviews
A wonderful story of non-technical climbing from the 19th century. Inspiring.
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