02274cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000280011624500370014426400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750800690039852012480046753400580171565300380177365300360181170000390184785600430188699900190192970774UtSlPG20260610134633.0mcr n260607r20231927utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aF37011 aMeyer, Hans,d1858-192910aHochtouren im tropischen Amerika 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-05-16  aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Hochtouren im tropischen Amerika" by Hans Meyer is a scientific account written in the early 20th century. The text describes Meyer’s extensive travels and mountainous explorations in tropical America, highlighting his experiences in the Andes of Ecuador, particularly his endeavors to research glaciers and the geography of the region. The book is notably anchored in scientific inquiry, linking exploration with a deeper understanding of the geological and climatic features of Ecuador.  The opening of the book introduces the author, Hans Meyer, and provides an overview of his life, emphasizing his accomplishments as an explorer and geographer. It sets the stage for his journey to Ecuador in 1903, where he and his companion, the painter Rudolf Reschreiter, embark on expeditions to summit significant peaks such as Chimborazo. The text describes the challenges they encountered, including the harsh climate, difficult terrain, and the logistical demands of traversing such remote and rugged landscapes. The author reflects on the striking geographical features of Ecuador while also establishing a scientific framework for the observations and data he plans to collect during his climbs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cGermany: F. A. Brockhaus, 1927  aEcuador -- Description and travel  aAndes -- Description and travel1 aDietzel, Karl Heinrich,d1893-195140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70774  c111500d111500